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 ]
a type of product; his car was an old model'
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 ]
representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
[ Syn: simulation ]
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 ]
someone worthy of imitation; every child needs a role model
[ Syn: role model ]
a representative form or pattern; I profited from his example
[ Syn: example ]
a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; she was too fat to be a mannequin
[ Syn: mannequin , manikin , mannikin , manakin , fashion model ]
the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
model (n.)
worthy of imitation; exemplary behavior; model citizens
[ Syn: exemplary ]
model (adj.)
plan or create according to a model or models
[ Syn: pattern ]
form in clay, wax, etc; model a head with clay
assume a posture as for artistic purposes; We dont know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
display (clothes) as a mannequin; model the latest fashion'
create a representation or model of; The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights
[ Syn: simulate ]
construct a model of; model an airplane
[ Syn: mock up ]