American English pronunciation

How to pronounce model

IPA transcription: ['mɑdəl]

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Noun

  • a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

    “the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems”

  • a representative form or pattern

    “I profited from his example”

  • a type of product

    “his car was an old model”

  • something to be imitated

    “an exemplar of success”

    “a model of clarity”

    “he is the very model of a modern major general”

  • 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”

  • representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

  • someone worthy of imitation

    “every child needs a role model”

  • a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

    “she was too fat to be a mannequin”

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

Verb

  • form in clay, wax, etc

    “model a head with clay”

  • plan or create according to a model or models

  • assume a posture as for artistic purposes

    “We don't 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”

  • construct a model of

    “model an airplane”

Adjective

  • worthy of imitation

    “exemplary behavior”

    “model citizens”

Usage examples

  • Both companies are known for detailed and realistic mathematical models of complex physical systems.
  • The model does allow for what is called inheritance in object oriented terms.
  • These models would later become the core of the first exhibits at the Exploratorium.
  • George Padmore was identified by many as the model for the character "Tom Lanwood".
  • The computed shape model for this asteroid is described as "asymmetric with sharp edges".
  • Baratynsky's style is classical and dwells on the models of the previous century.
  • Early models were usually made in plywood.
  • South African models were first assembled at Automaker's Rosslyn plant, located outside Pretoria.
  • Garou has a daughter named Emelie, with his ex-girlfriend, Ulrika, a former model.
  • A handsome male model is having makeup applied to his face.