model
model /ˈmɑːdəl/
adjective
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(
)
Worthy of imitation
(
exemplary
, model
)
worthy of imitation
Exemplary behavior
exemplary behavior
Model citizens
model citizens
noun
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()
A hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
(
theoretical account
, framework
, model
)
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
The computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
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()
A type of product
(
model
)
a type of product
His car was an old model
his car was an old model
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()
A person who poses for a photographer, painter or sculptor
(
poser
, model
)
a person who poses for a photographer, painter or sculptor
The president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos
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)
(
simulation
, model
)
representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
The architect built a scale model of the new building.
The architect built a scale model of the new building.
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()
Something to be imitated
(
exemplar
, good example
, model
, example
)
something to be imitated
An exemplar of success
an exemplar of success
A model of clarity
a model of clarity
He is the very model of a modern major general
he is the very model of a modern major general
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()
A representative form or pattern
(
model
, example
)
a representative form or pattern
I profited from his example
I profited from his example
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()
Someone worthy of imitation
(
role model
, model
)
someone worthy of imitation
Every child needs a role model
every child needs a role model
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The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
(
model
, modeling
[American] , modelling
[Canadian, British] )
the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
He enjoyed modelling with clay, sculpting and shaping it into different shapes and figures
He enjoyed modelling with clay, sculpting and shaping it into different shapes and figures
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A woman who wears clothes to display fashions
(
fashion model
, manakin
[Non-standard] , manikin
, mannequin
[Archaic] , mannikin
, model
)
a woman who wears clothes to display fashions
She was too fat to be a mannequin
she was too fat to be a mannequin
verb
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()
(art) form in clay, wax, etc
(
model
, mould
[Canadian, British] , mold
[ N. American] )
(art) form in clay, wax, etc
Model a head with clay
model a head with clay
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()
Plan or create according to a model or models
(
model
, pattern
)
plan or create according to a model or models
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Construct a model of
(
mock up
, model
)
construct a model of
Model an airplane
model an airplane
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Create a representation or model of
(
model
, simulate
)
create a representation or model of
The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights
The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights
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Display (clothes) as a mannequin
(
model
)
display (clothes) as a mannequin
Model the latest fashion
model the latest fashion
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(art) assume a posture as for artistic purposes
(
model
, posture
, sit
, pose
)
(art) assume a posture as for artistic purposes
We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
