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Boilerplate Definition & Meaning

boilerplate
noun
  1. standard formulations uniformly found in certain types of legal documents or news stories
  2. thick plate iron used in the production of boilers

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Frequently asked questions

What does boilerplate mean?
standard formulations uniformly found in certain types of legal documents or news stories thick plate iron used in the production of boilers
What part of speech is boilerplate?
Boilerplate is a noun.
How many definitions does boilerplate have?
Boilerplate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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