model (n.)

  1. a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems

    [ Syn: theoretical account , framework ]

  2. a type of product; his car was an old model'

  3. a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; the president didnt have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos

    [ Syn: poser ]

  4. representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

    [ Syn: simulation ]

  5. something to be imitated; an exemplar of success; a model of clarity; he is the very model of a modern major general

    [ Syn: exemplar , example , good example ]

  6. someone worthy of imitation; every child needs a role model

    [ Syn: role model ]

  7. a representative form or pattern; I profited from his example

    [ Syn: example ]

  8. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; she was too fat to be a mannequin

    [ Syn: mannequin , manikin , mannikin , manakin , fashion model ]

  9. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

    [ Syn: modelling , modeling ]

    model (adj.)

  1. worthy of imitation; exemplary behavior; model citizens

    [ Syn: exemplary ]

    model (v.)

  1. plan or create according to a model or models

    [ Syn: pattern ]

  2. form in clay, wax, etc; model a head with clay

    [ Syn: mold , mould ]

  3. assume a posture as for artistic purposes; We dont know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often

    [ Syn: pose , sit , posture ]

  4. display (clothes) as a mannequin; model the latest fashion'

  5. create a representation or model of; The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights

    [ Syn: simulate ]

  6. construct a model of; model an airplane

    [ Syn: mock up ]

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