boilerplate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From boiler + plate. First use appears c. 1793 in the periodical Star.

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