Preset vs. Template

Preset vs. Template — Is There a Difference?
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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 time

Templatenoun

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