model

/ˈmɑdəl/
noun
  1. A small copy or representation of something, often used to show how it looks or works.
    • The architect showed us a model of the new building.
    • The scientist used a computer model to predict the weather.
    • My son built a model airplane from a kit.
  2. A person whose job is to display clothing or other products by wearing them in photographs or fashion shows.
    • The model walked down the runway in a beautiful dress.
    • She works as a fashion model for a top agency.
    • Many models appear in magazines and advertisements.
  3. A particular type or design of a product, especially a vehicle or machine.
    • My car is an older model, but it still runs well.
    • The company released three new models of their tablet this year.
    • This is the latest model of the smartphone.
  4. A person or thing that is a perfect example of a quality or type, and is worth copying.
    • She is a model of honesty and hard work.
    • The school is a model for other schools in the area.
    • His behavior was a model of patience.
  5. A simplified description or representation of a system or process, used to help understand it.
    • The economic model predicts how changes in taxes affect spending.
    • The company created a business model to plan for growth.
    • In science class, we used a model of the solar system.
adjective
  1. Being an excellent example of a particular quality; ideal.
    • He is a model student who always does his homework.
    • She lives in a model community with great schools and parks.
    • The company has a model safety record.
verb
  1. To display clothing or other products by wearing them as a model.
    • He was asked to model the new winter collection.
    • She models clothes for a local boutique.
    • Many celebrities model their own clothing lines.
  2. To create a representation or copy of something, often on a smaller scale.
    • The artist modeled the statue out of clay.
    • Engineers model new cars using computer software.
    • She modeled the house after a design she saw in a magazine.
  3. To serve as a good example for others to follow.
    • Parents should model good behavior for their children.
    • He tries to model kindness and respect in everything he does.
    • The teacher modeled how to solve the math problem on the board.
  4. To use a mathematical or scientific representation to describe or predict something.
    • Scientists model climate change to understand future impacts.
    • The economist modeled the effects of the new policy.
    • We can model the spread of a disease using computer simulations.
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