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model Definition

model (mäd′'l)

noun

    1. a small copy or imitation of an existing object, as a ship, building, etc., made to scale
    2. a preliminary representation of something, serving as the plan from which the final, usually larger, object is to be constructed
    3. archetype (sense )
    4. a hypothetical or stylized representation, as of an atom
    5. a generalized, hypothetical description, often based on an analogy, used in analyzing or explaining something
    6. a piece of sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work in bronze, marble, etc. is to be made
  2. a person or thing considered as a standard of excellence to be imitated
  3. a style or design; specif., any of a series of different styles or designs of a particular product a two-door model, a heavy-duty model, a 1969 model
    1. a person who poses for an artist or photographer
    2. any person or thing serving as a subject for an artist or writer
    3. a person employed to display clothes by wearing them; mannequin

Etymology: Fr modèle < It modello, dim. of modo < L modus, mode

adjective

  1. serving as a model, pattern, or standard of excellence a model student
  2. representative of others of the same kind, style, etc. a model home
  3. of or being a small-scale copy of an airplane, ship, etc., esp. one assembled from a kit () as a hobby

transitive verb -·eled or -·elled, -·el·ing or -·el·ling

    1. to make a model of
    2. to plan, form, or design after a model
    3. to make conform to a standard of excellence to model one's behavior on that of one's elders
  2. to shape or form in or as in clay, wax, etc.
  3. to display (a dress, suit, etc.) by wearing
  4. Drawing, Painting, etc. to create a three-dimensional image of on a flat surface through the use of color, shading, etc.

intransitive verb

  1. to make a model or models to model in clay
  2. ☆ to serve as a model (sense )

model Related Forms

mod′·eler noun or mod′·el·ler

model Synonyms

model

n.

  1. A person or thing worthy of imitation

    paragon, archetype, prototype, exemplar, pattern, paradigm, ideal, role model, beau ideal, good example, shining example, hero, heroine, idol, demigod, saint, epitome, mirror; see also paragon.

  2. Anything that is copied

    original, example, pattern, standard, precedent, archetype, prototype, type, paradigm, text, guide, design, mold, criterion, rule, touchstone, gauge, ideal, shape, form, specimen, exemplar, principle, basis, sketch, antetype; see also criterion.

  3. A duplicate on a small scale

    miniature, image, illustration, representation, reduction, statue, statuette, figure, figurine, effigy, idol, mock-up, skeleton, portrait, photograph, relief, print, engraving; see also copy, duplicate.

  4. One who poses professionally

    poser, sitter, manikin, mannequin; see nude.

    Kinds of models include: portrait, artist's, fashion, sculptor's, photographic.

model refers to a representation made to be copied or, more generally, to any person or thing to be followed or imitated because of excellence, worth, etc.; example suggests that which is presented as a sample, or that which sets a precedent for imitation, whether good or bad; a pattern is a model, guide, plan, etc. to be strictly followed; paradigm can refer to an example that serves as a model, but is uncommon now except in its grammatical sense of an example of a declension or conjugation giving all the inflectional forms of a word; archetype applies to the original pattern serving as the model for all later things of the same kind or to a typical or perfect example of a type; standard refers to something established for use as a rule or a basis of comparison in judging quality, value, etc.

model Synonyms

model

v.

  1. To form

    shape, mold, fashion; see create 2, form 1.

  2. To imitate a model

    copy, trace, duplicate, sketch, reduce, represent, print, die, counterfeit, caricature, parody, burlesque, steal one's stuff*, register*; see also illustrate 1, paint 1.

  3. To serve as a model

    sit, act as model, set an example; see pose 2.

  4. To demonstrate

    show, show off, wear, parade, pose in; see also display 1.

model Usage Examples

Object

technique: The course explicitly aims to provide coverage of new and emerging modeling techniques as well as a critical perspective on more established approaches.

Converse of object

  • develop: Quantitative criteria were used to compare the quality of the models developed from each method.
  • construct: Perhaps this is sufficient to construct a better model of self.
  • propose: The proposed model may replicate the weaknesses of the supervision model already in place.
  • build: The partners will also commit themselves to designing and building four new models, the first of which will be a medium-sized car.
  • adopt: It adopts an integrative model of clinical practice and research.

Adjective modifier

  • mathematical: Does this analysis have to rest largely on judgment, or can mathematical models of the economy be used to improve the process?
  • 3d: And because these drawings are derived automatically from the 3D model, there is no need to check dimensions.
  • theoretical: Theoretical models are used to predict the effect of fiber waviness on strength.
  • computational: How are computational models of sequence learning relevant for understanding natural language development and its processing?
  • conceptual: From the conceptual model, a database design can be derived, or a definition of metadata.
  • linear: Analysis involved the use of a longitudinal linear model ANCOVA.

Modifies a noun

organism: Model organisms are beloved by researchers investigating developmental biology - the transformation of an organism from a fertilized egg into an adult.

Noun used with modifier

  • role: Lack of father figure - no male role model - failing boys.
  • regression: The multiple and logistic regression models revealed different results.
  • data: This is really a question of the data model.
  • business: Every business model has to make money somehow, that's how business works.
  • scale: We will carry out measurements using scale models in the anechoic chamber.
  • computer: Computer models have also been developed that simulate an animal's response, removing the need for live animal tests.

Preposition: from

January: Discounts if you model from january throughout the marketplace.