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BOILERPLATE

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Boilerplate.

Boilerplate - as a noun

Standard formulations uniformly found in certain types of legal documents or news stories

Thick plate iron used in the production of boilers

Boilerplate - as a verb

To store (standard text) so that it can easily be retrieved for reuse.

Boilerplate - as an adjective

Describing text or other material of a standard or routine nature.

Example: "The contract contained all the usual boilerplate clauses."

Used to refer to a non-functional spacecraft used to test configuration and procedures.

Example: "A boilerplate spacecraft was used to test the rocket"

Example Sentences

"The legal contract was filled with boilerplate language."
"The journalist used a boilerplate statement in the article."
"The website template came with boilerplate text that needed to be replaced."
"The company's boilerplate policy was to always put customer satisfaction first."
"The team used boilerplate code to quickly develop the prototype."
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Word Game Points

Is BOILERPLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boilerplate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOILERPLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is BOILERPLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, boilerplate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOILERPLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is BOILERPLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, boilerplate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOILERPLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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