Model: meaning, definitions and examples

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model

[ ˈmɒdəl ]

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fashion

A person who is employed to display clothes by wearing them.

Synonyms

dummy, manikin, mannequin

Examples of usage

She worked as a fashion model in Paris.
The company hired several models for their new clothing line.

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technology

A representation of a system or process using mathematical, physical, or conceptual models.

Synonyms

prototype, representation, simulation

Examples of usage

The engineer created a model to simulate the behavior of the new machine.
The model accurately predicted the outcome of the experiment.

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create a representation

To create a representation or simulation of a system or process.

Synonyms

emulate, represent, simulate

Examples of usage

The architect will model the new building using computer software.
She modeled the behavior of the chemical reaction in her research.

Translations

Translations of the word "model" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modelo

🇮🇳 मॉडल

🇩🇪 Modell

🇮🇩 model

🇺🇦 модель

🇵🇱 model

🇯🇵 モデル

🇫🇷 modèle

🇪🇸 modelo

🇹🇷 model

🇰🇷 모델

🇸🇦 نموذج

🇨🇿 model

🇸🇰 model

🇨🇳 模型 (móxíng)

🇸🇮 model

🇮🇸 módel

🇰🇿 үлгі

🇬🇪 მოდელი

🇦🇿 model

🇲🇽 modelo

Word origin

The word 'model' originated from the Latin word 'modulus', meaning a measure, standard, or model. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Initially used in the context of representing something as a physical object, over time, 'model' has evolved to encompass various meanings in fields such as fashion, technology, and more.