modelling Definition

model
noun

1. A small-scale representation of something that serves as a guide in constructing the full-scale version.
2a. A small-scale replica;

Thesaurus: miniature, replica, reduction, representation, mock-up.
2b. . See also working model.

Example: model railway
3. One of several types or designs of manufactured article.

Example: the latest model of car
4. A person whose job is to display clothes to potential buyers by wearing them. See also supermodel.

Thesaurus: mannequin, poser, clothes horse.
5. A person who is the subject of an artist's or photographer's work, etc, usually one who is paid for this service.
6. A thing from which something else is to be derived; a basis.

Thesaurus: original, prototype, yardstick, mould, basis, standard, precedent, guide, pattern, image.
7a. An excellent example; an example to be copied;

Example: She's a model of loyalty
Thesaurus: ideal, archetype, paradigm, exemplar, hero, paragon, epitome.


Example: a model boss
Thesaurus: ideal, exemplary, consummate, prototypical; representative, standard, typical.

verb modelled, modelling, modeled, modeling

tr & intr
1. To display (clothes) by wearing them.

Thesaurus: display, demonstrate, sport, wear, exhibit, show, parade in, pose in.
intr
2. To work as a model for an artist, photographer, etc.
tr & intr
3. To make models of something.

Thesaurus: duplicate, imitate, simulate, represent.
4. To shape (something mouldable) into a particular form.

Example: models clay
Thesaurus: shape, work, create, fashion, mould, carve, cast, design, pattern, sculpt.
5. To plan, build or create it according to a model.

Form: model something on something else (especially)

Derivative: modeller
noun

Etymology: 16c: from French modelle, from Latin modulus a little measure.

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modelling
modeling
noun

1. The act or activity of making a model or models.
2. The activity or occupation of a person who models clothes.
3. psychol.
The process of observing another person or group of people who are considered worthy of imitation, and adopting their characteristics or forms of behaviour.