Preset vs. Template

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Difference Between Preset and Template
Presetadjective
Set in advance, or as a default.
Templatenoun
A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
Presetverb
(transitive) To set something in advance.
Templatenoun
A generic model or pattern from which other objects are based or derived.
Presetnoun
Something that is set in advance.
Templatenoun
(molecular biology) A macromolecule which provides a pattern for the synthesis of another molecule.
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Presetadjective
set in advance;
a preset plan of actionat a predetermined timeTemplatenoun
A partially defined class or function, that can be instantiated in a variety of ways depending on the instantiation arguments.
Templateverb
To set up or mark off using a template.
Templateverb
To provide a template or pattern for.
Templatenoun
a model or standard for making comparisons