starterfile

noun

UK /ˈstɑːtəfaɪl/

US /ˈstɑːrtərfaɪl/

A starter file is a ready-made file you use to begin a new project.

The teacher gave us a starterfile so we didn't have to build the website from scratch.

SYNONYMS

template boilerplate starting file base file seed file

RELATED WORDS

template project scaffold boilerplate setup

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A file that contains the basic code or content needed to start a program or document.

Open the starterfile in your editor and add your own code.

3. A sample file provided with software to help new users learn how it works.

The app comes with a starterfile that shows how to format your data.

4. A file used at the beginning of a process, such as a setup or configuration file.

The installer reads the starterfile to know which settings to apply.