template document

[ˈtɛmplət ˈdɒkjumənt]
nounpl: template documents
documento modelo
1. A pre-designed document with a standard format and structure that serves as a starting point for creating similar documents
The company provides a template document for all job applicants to use when submitting their resumes.
A empresa fornece um documento modelo para todos os candidatos a emprego usarem ao enviar seus currículos.
2. A standardized form or layout containing placeholders and fixed elements for repetitive document creation
We created a template document to ensure consistency across all our customer invoices.
Criamos um documento modelo para garantir consistência em todas as nossas faturas de clientes.
3. In software, a pre-formatted file used as a basis for creating new documents with similar structure
Microsoft Word allows users to download template documents for various business purposes.
O Microsoft Word permite que os usuários baixem documentos modelo para vários fins comerciais.
Template documents are widely used in Brazilian corporate culture for standardization and compliance. In the USA, they are fundamental to business efficiency and are extensively available through Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The concept reflects modern office practices valuing consistency and time-saving in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
templateform templatedocument templateboilerplate documentstandard form
Antonyms / Antônimos
custom documentoriginal documentunique document

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
documento modelo
Most common term used in business and office contexts across Brazil
General Brazilian
documento de template
Alternative form using the English loanword 'template', common in tech environments
São Paulo
documento padrão
Frequently used in corporate and formal business settings
Portugal
documento modelo
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used as 'modelo de documento'

Related Words

formattingplaceholderboilerplatestandarddocument managementworkflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the template
use as a template
template-based workflow
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