model

Meaning

Noun

1. A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion
2. A person, usually an attractive male or female, who is hired to show items or goods to the public, such as items that are given away as prizes on a TV game show.
3. A representation of a physical object.
4. A simulation used to analyze the workings of a real world system or event.
5. A style, type, or design.
6. The structural design of a complex system.
7. A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.
8. An interpretation function which assigns a truth value to each atomic proposition.
9. An interpretation which makes a set of sentences true, in which case that interpretation is called a model of that set.
10. An animal that is used to study a human disease or pathology.
11. Any copy, or resemblance, more or less exact.
12. In software applications using the model-view-controller design pattern, the part or parts of the application that manage the data.

Adj

Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

Verb

1. to display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model
2. to use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model
3. to make a miniature model of
4. to create from a substance such as clay
5. to make a model or models
6. to work as a model in art or fashion

Concepts

model

pattern

example

standard

mold

sample

prototype

type

exemplar

specimen

shape

paragon

form

ideal

mould

design

make

exemplary

mannequin

archetype

template

dummy

paradigm

scheme

precedent

criterion

style

pose

sculpture

sculpt

role model

representative

norm

copy

instance

image

modelling

picture

statue

manikin

fashion model

fashion

miniature

law

exemplification

original

method

figure

replica

drawing

way

mock-up

imitation

poser

imitate

posture

modeling

mock up

good example

manakin

mannikin

mod

mode

mockup

class

build

create

mirror

archetypal

number

teacher

leader

prototypical

typical

maquette

exemplum

channel

course

mean

path

trail

toy

case

illustration

scale model

simulate

sit

simulation

framework

theoretical account

plan

cast

schema

guide

diagram

construct

equipment

edition

issue

part of that group

instructor

delegation

representation

stereotypical

moral precept

principle

ways

stature

reproduction

doll

commendable

praisworthy

brand

kind

prototypal

draw

sampler

sitter

pencil

rough out

banner

classic

lead

small-scale reproduction

pattern after

M

likeness

make-believe

portrait

effigy

idol

scarecrow

knead

structure

version

macroskeleton

preparation

exponent

master

prototype sample

sample workpiece

model machine

preproduction model

proto

prototype instrument

specimen machine

formwork

gauge plate

master plate

mould board

mould flat gauge

moulded board

profile gauge

proof plate

sample plate

screed

shaping plate

template gauge

templet

matrix

phantom

module

wave mode

wave pattern

formative

mold making

molding

moulding

emblem

sign

facsimile

bring forward

bring in

demo

demonstrate

exhibit

flex

introduce

parade

present

project

show

blueprint

stamp

scale

arrange

format

frame

pare

phrase

trim

word

dummy up

exemplify

represent

average

standard bearer

make up

level

excellent

characteristic

kind of

photo

shadow

spirit

symbol

advanced lay-out

idea

role modem

lay figure

appearance

demonstration

sort

blood type

chisel

layout

layout drawing

theory

map

schedule

head

rule

Hyphenated as

mod‧el

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈmɒdl̩/

Etymology

From Middle French modelle, from Old Italian modello, from Vulgar Latin *modellus, diminutive form of modulus (“measure, standard”), diminutive of modus (“measure”); see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.