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My research shows that the word Template exists only as a noun.
I feel comfortable using the word to Template, or Templating (as a verb or gerund), to express the process of creating a template, though it doesn't exist...
Or is there a good word to describe this that does exist?
My need is a bit tricky - I'm referring to a process where you create a template and then create documents based on it. So perhaps we could say:
Start the Document (templating/other word) process.
Modeling (in the sense of creating a model or template) should come close.
dictionary.com:
model verb (used without object), modeled, modeling or (especially British) modelled, modelling.
22. to make models
Templatize is sometimes used in the computer industry, to refer to the process of creating a template from some example.
Template as a verb is well established in a few areas, such as replacing boat cushion covers.
The more precise the pattern you provide will result in a more exact fitting boat cushion. (For local customers we'll come and template every boat cushion needed for a flat $150 fee.)
Why not use the verb form?
'Create a template'
'Create a document using the (a) template'
