Definitions
- A German word that refers to a sample or model used as a reference for creating something new. - Used in the context of art, design, and architecture to refer to a preliminary sketch or draft. - Can also refer to a pattern or stencil used for cutting or shaping materials.
- A pre-designed format or layout used as a starting point for creating something new. - Commonly used in the context of computer software and graphic design to refer to a standard format or structure. - Can also refer to a physical object used as a guide for cutting or shaping materials.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a pre-existing model or format used as a starting point for creating something new.
- 2Both can be used in the context of art, design, and architecture.
- 3Both can be used as guides for cutting or shaping materials.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Vorlage is less common in English than template.
- 2Scope: Template is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts than vorlage.
- 3Connotation: Vorlage may have a more artistic or creative connotation while template may have a more functional or practical connotation.
- 4Structure: Vorlage can refer to a preliminary sketch or draft while template typically refers to a pre-designed format or layout.
Remember this!
Vorlage and template both refer to a pre-existing model or format used as a starting point for creating something new. However, vorlage is a German word that is less common in English and may have a more artistic connotation, while template is an English word that is more versatile and has a wider range of uses, often with a more functional or practical connotation.
