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Meaning ofboilerplatein English

boilerplate

us//ˈboʊ.ləˌpleɪt//uk//ˈbɔɪ.lə.ˌpleɪt//

Definitions

Noun
1. standard legal text in documents; routine language
  The contract included boilerplate language to protect the company's interests.
2. reusable code snippet; added with editors
  Programmers often use boilerplate code to speed up their development process.
3. standard text (code or legal language) for routine use
  The lawyer inserted boilerplate text into the agreement to ensure compliance.
4. syndicated news content
  The news agency provided boilerplate content for local newspapers to use.
5. clichéd or formulaic expression
  The politician's speech was filled with boilerplate phrases that lacked originality.
Adjective
1. standardized material; routine nature
  Using boilerplate material can save time and reduce errors in document creation.

Compounds / Phrases

boilerplate code