MODEL

/moud/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A representation, usually smaller: A physical or conceptual representation of something, often used to show how the original looks or works.
    • A person who displays clothes: A person whose job is to wear and show clothes and other products to possible buyers or for photographs.
    • An example to follow: A person or thing that is considered an excellent example of a particular quality and is therefore worthy of imitation.
    • A particular design or version: A particular type or design of a product, especially a car or machine, from a specific period.
    • A theoretical description: A simplified description of a complex system or process, used to help understand, calculate, or predict its behavior.

  2. Verb:

    • To create a representation: To make a small-scale or simplified version of something to study or show its form.
    • To display clothing: To wear and show clothes as a job, to demonstrate them to others.
    • To shape a material: To make a shape out of a soft substance like clay or wax.
    • To base something on an example: To design or plan something using another thing as an example or pattern.

  3. Adjective:

    • Ideal, exemplary: So good that it should be copied or used as a standard.
Usage and Examples

  • Noun:

    • The architect built a detailed model of the new city center. (A physical representation.)
    • She works as a fashion model for a famous designer. (A person displaying clothes.)
    • His dedication makes him a model employee. (An example to follow.)
    • This car is last year's model. (A particular design/version.)
    • Scientists developed a mathematical model to predict climate change. (A theoretical description.)

  • Verb:

    • The students modeled the solar system from Styrofoam balls. (Created a representation.)
    • He models suits for a living. (Displays clothing as a job.)
    • The artist modeled the figure in clay before casting it in bronze. (Shaped a material.)
    • The new program was modeled on a highly successful Finnish system. (Based on an example.)

  • Adjective:

    • They are model citizens, always helping their community. (Exemplary.)
Advanced Usage

  • "To model oneself on/after someone": To try to be like someone because you admire them.

    • Many young actors model themselves on the great stars of the past.

  • "Working model": A small version of a machine that actually operates.

    • The science fair project was a working model of a wind turbine.
Variants and Related Words

  • Modeling (noun): The work of a fashion model; the activity of making models.

    • She is studying modeling and design.

  • Modeler (noun): A person who makes models.

    • He is a skilled modeler of historical aircraft.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Example, exemplar, prototype, pattern, version, type, mannequin.
  • Verb: Fashion, shape, mold, form, simulate, base on.
  • Adjective: Ideal, perfect, exemplary.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions
  • Model after/on/upon: To copy the design or qualities of something.
    • The constitution was modeled after that of a neighboring country.
Related Idioms
  • A model of (virtue/efficiency/etc.): A perfect example of a particular good quality.
    • The new library is a model of energy efficiency.
Adjective
  1. worthy of imitation
    • exemplary behavior
    • model citizens
Noun
  1. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
  2. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions
    • she was too fat to be a mannequin
  3. a representative form or pattern
    • I profited from his example
  4. someone worthy of imitation
    • every child needs a role model
  5. something to be imitated
    • an exemplar of success
    • a model of clarity
    • he is the very model of a modern major general
  6. representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
  7. a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor
    • the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos
  8. a type of product
    • his car was an old model
  9. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
    • the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
Verb
  1. construct a model of
    • model an airplane
  2. create a representation or model of
    • The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights
  3. display (clothes) as a mannequin
    • model the latest fashion
  4. assume a posture as for artistic purposes
    • We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
  5. form in clay, wax, etc
    • model a head with clay
  6. plan or create according to a model or models

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