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
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'
