Definitions for Model
ˈmɒd lModel

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. model, theoretical account, framework(noun)

   a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

   "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"

2. model(noun)

   a type of product

   "his car was an old model"

3. model, poser(noun)

   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"

4. model, simulation(noun)

   representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

5. exemplar, example, model, good example(noun)

   something to be imitated

   "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"

6. model, role model(noun)

   someone worthy of imitation

   "every child needs a role model"

7. model, example(noun)

   a representative form or pattern

   "I profited from his example"

8. mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model, model(noun)

   a woman who wears clothes to display fashions

   "she was too fat to be a mannequin"

9. model, modelling, modeling(adj)

   the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

10. exemplary, model(a)(verb)

    worthy of imitation

    "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"

11. model, pattern(verb)

    plan or create according to a model or models

12. model, mold, mould(verb)

    form in clay, wax, etc

    "model a head with clay"

13. model, pose, sit, posture(verb)

    assume a posture as for artistic purposes

    "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"

14. model(verb)

    display (clothes) as a mannequin

    "model the latest fashion"

15. model, simulate(verb)

    create a representation or model of

    "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"

16. model, mock up(verb)

    construct a model of

    "model an airplane"

GCIDE(2.80 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Model(n.)

   A person who is employed to wear clothing for the purpose of advertising or display, or who poses with a product for the same purpose; a mannequin; as, a fashion model.

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

2. Model(n.)

   A particular version or design of an object that is made in multiple versions; as, the 1993 model of the Honda Accord; the latest model of the HP laserjet printer. For many manufactured products, the model name is encoded as part of the model number.

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

3. Model(n.)

   An abstract and often simplified conceptual representation of the workings of a system of objects in the real world, which often includes mathematical or logical objects and relations representing the objects and relations in the real-world system, and constructed for the purpose of explaining the workings of the system or predicting its behavior under hypothetical conditions; as, the administration's model of the United States economy predicts budget surpluses for the next fifteen years; different models of the universe assume different values for the cosmological constant; models of proton structure have grown progressively more complex in the past century.

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

4. Model(n.)

   A person who poses as a pattern for an artist; as, the artist used his daughter as a model for an Indian maiden.

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. model(Noun)

   A person who serves as a subject for artwork or fashion, usually in the medium of photography but also for painting or drawing.

   The beautiful model had her face on the cover of almost every fashion magazine imaginable.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

2. model(Noun)

   A miniature representation of a physical object.

   The boy played with a model of a World War II fighter plane.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

3. model(Noun)

   A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.

   The computer weather model did not correctly predict the path of the hurricane.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

4. model(Noun)

   A style, type, or design.

   He decided to buy the turbo engine model of the sports car.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

5. model(Noun)

   The structural design of a complex system.

   The team developed a sound business model.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

6. model(Noun)

   A praiseworthy example to be copied, with or without modifications.

   British parliamentary democracy was seen as a model for other countries to follow.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

7. model(Noun)

   An interpretation function which assigns a truth value to each atomic proposition.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

8. model(Noun)

   An interpretation which makes a certain sentence true, in which case that interpretation is called a model of that sentence.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

9. model(Noun)

   A particular style, design, or make of a particular product.

   This year's model features four doors instead of two.

   Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

10. model(Verb)

    To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.

    She modelled the shoes for her friends to see.

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

11. model(Verb)

    To use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model.

    They modelled the data with a computer to analyze the experiment's results.

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

12. model(Verb)

    To make a miniature model of.

    He takes great pride in his skill at modeling airplanes.

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

13. model(Verb)

    To create from a substance such as clay.

    The sculptor modelled the clay into the form of a dolphin.

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

14. model(Verb)

    To make a model or models.

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

15. model(Verb)

    To be a model of any kind.

    The actress used to model before being discovered by Hollywood.

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

16. model(Noun)

    An identifier of a product given by its manufacturer (also called model number).

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

17. model(Adjective)

    Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

    Etymology: From modelle, from modello, from modellus, diminutive form of modulus, diminutive of modus; see mode, and compare module, modulus, mould, mold.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Model(noun)

   a miniature representation of a thing, with the several parts in due proportion; sometimes, a facsimile of the same size

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

2. Model(noun)

   something intended to serve, or that may serve, as a pattern of something to be made; a material representation or embodiment of an ideal; sometimes, a drawing; a plan; as, the clay model of a sculpture; the inventor's model of a machine

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

3. Model(noun)

   anything which serves, or may serve, as an example for imitation; as, a government formed on the model of the American constitution; a model of eloquence, virtue, or behavior

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

4. Model(noun)

   that by which a thing is to be measured; standard

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

5. Model(noun)

   any copy, or resemblance, more or less exact

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

6. Model(noun)

   a person who poses as a pattern to an artist

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

7. Model(adj)

   suitable to be taken as a model or pattern; as, a model house; a model husband

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

8. Model(verb)

   to plan or form after a pattern; to form in model; to form a model or pattern for; to shape; to mold; to fashion; as, to model a house or a government; to model an edifice according to the plan delineated

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

9. Model(verb)

   to make a copy or a pattern; to design or imitate forms; as, to model in wax

   Etymology: [F. modle, It. modello, fr. (assumed) L. modellus, fr. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Module.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Model

   A model, is a person who is employed to promote, display, or advertise commercial products or to serve as a visual object for people who are creating works of art. Modelling is considered to be different from other types of public performance, such as an acting, dancing or being a mime artist. The boundary between modelling and performing is, however, not well defined, although such activities as appearing in a movie or a play are almost never labelled as modelling. Types of modelling include fashion, glamour, fitness, bikini, fine art, body-part and commercial print models. Models are featured in a variety of media formats including books, magazines, movies, newspapers, and TV. Fashion models are sometimes featured in movies Looker, reality television shows, or music videos.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Model

   mod′el, n. something to show the mode or way: something to be copied: a pattern: a mould: an imitation of something on a smaller scale: a living person from whom an artist works: something worthy of imitation.—adj. serving as a model: fit for a model.—v.t. to form after a model: to shape: to make a model or copy of: to form in some soft material.—v.i. to practise modelling:—pr.p. mod′elling; pa.p. mod′elled.—ns. Mod′eller; Mod′elling, the act or art of making a model of something, a branch of sculpture. [Fr.,—L. modulus, dim. of modus, a measure.]

Editors Contribution(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. model

   A type of computer or digital representation of data, information or statistics.

   The computer model was accurate, true and structured.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 21, 2020  

2. model

   The creation and design of a system.

   The business model was easy and simple so many chose to create their system in a similar way.

   Submitted by MaryC on February 18, 2020  

Entomology(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Model

   see mimicry.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Model' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #742

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Model' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1510

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Model' in Nouns Frequency: #207

4. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Model' in Verbs Frequency: #1038

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Model in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Model in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Model in a Sentence

1. Johannes Herber:

   I still believe that we have to reach that point( of a great share of revenues for athletes), or at least have a serious discussion about it. Are there ways to have athletes receive a bigger share without compromising the solidarity model ?

2. Caitlyn Jenner:

   I was a model, so males and females were attracted to me, and when they find out that I'm not what they perceive me to be, it freaks them out, that's what I've experienced in my life, what I was getting from straight women and straight men.

3. Ken Martin:

   A person familiar with the investigation confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday the boy was decapitated. Paul Oberhauser told local television station KCTV Paul Oberhauser shoulder restraint busted loose on Paul Oberhauser Verruckt raft July 26. The Nebraska man said The Nebraska man just held on, and a video shot by The Nebraska man wife shows the strap loose at the ride's end. Paul Oberhauser said Paul Oberhauser reported the matter to park workers. Kenneth Conrad, Kenneth Conrad, told WDAF-TV that during Kenneth Conrad trip down the waterslide last year with a friend, the friend's shoulder strap came completely off. Conrad's wife snapped a photo at the end of the ride showing the strap missing, and Kenneth Conrad didn't file a complaint with the park. The park's spokeswoman didn't return messages Tuesday from The Associated Press seeking comment on the claims. In a statement, she said a limited portion of the park will reopen at midday Wednesday. Riders sit in multi-person rafts that begin with the steep drop, followed by a surge up a second hill before a 50-foot descent to a finishing pool. Along the way, riders clutch ropes along the inside of the raft. In early tests, rafts carrying sandbags flew off the slide, prompting engineers to tear down half of the ride and reconfigure some angles. A promotional video about building the slide includes footage of two men riding a raft down a half-size test model and going slightly airborne as it crests the top of the first big hill. Caleb Schwab was in a raft with two adults who were not related to Caleb Schwab when Caleb Schwab was killed on the slide, certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s tallest. The other two were treated for facial injuries. Police were investigating the death as a criminal case although police spokesman Cameron Morgan said Tuesday that designation did not mean they suspect foul play. Jon Rust, a professor of textile engineering at North Carolina State University, said the material used on the straps, commonly called hook and loop, isn't designed to keep a person in the seat. It also can get old and degrade with use. It's got to be used in a safe manner, and that doesn't include stopping someone's fall or preventing someone's ejection, Jon Rust said. Ken Martin, Ken Martin, questioned whether the straps were appropriate for what Ken Martin called nothing more than a roller coaster with water. Although Ken Martin has not seen or ridden Verruckt, Martin said a more solid restraint system that fits over the body - similar to those used in roller coasters - may have been better. I think we have a serious issue with the restraint system. Period.

4. Derek Wilding:

   This provides an alternative to the model put forward by the Australian government, what remains to be seen is if larger publishers sign on to the product.

5. Chrispine Sibande:

   I believe that Malawi can be a model to African countries ... in terms of being honest and looking for solutions, it shows that we are committed to addressing issues of women's health, despite different opinions.

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