Boilerplate Meaning
Boilerplate refers to standardized text, language, or content that is reused without significant changes in various contexts. It is often used in business, legal, or technical documents to save time and ensure consistency. Boilerplate sections typically cover common or routine information, such as disclaimers, contracts, or templates.
Example
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In legal documents: Clauses that are pre-written and used in many agreements, like confidentiality or indemnity clauses.
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In marketing or PR: A standard description of a company included in press releases.
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In software development: Reusable code snippets used as a starting point for programs.
Synonyms of Boilerplate
- Template
- Standardized text
- Pre-written content
- Stock language
- Form language
- Ready-made material
- Generic text
- Canned text
- Pre-formatted script
- Off-the-shelf text
