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IPA transcription: ['mɑdəl]
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Noun
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a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
“the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems”
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a representative form or pattern
“I profited from his example”
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a type of product
“his car was an old model”
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something to be imitated
“an exemplar of success”
“a model of clarity”
“he is the very model of a modern major general”
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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”
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representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
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someone worthy of imitation
“every child needs a role model”
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a woman who wears clothes to display fashions
“she was too fat to be a mannequin”
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the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
Verb
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form in clay, wax, etc
“model a head with clay”
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plan or create according to a model or models
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assume a posture as for artistic purposes
“We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often”
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display (clothes) as a mannequin
“model the latest fashion”
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create a representation or model of
“The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights”
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construct a model of
“model an airplane”
Adjective
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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.