modeling

n. forming, fashioning; act of displaying or posing (for fashion, art, etc.) (also modelling)

v. display; example, exhibit; mold, design, shape

A model is a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept. And also it is a study of a miniature of the actual. Model may also refer to: Abstractions, concepts, and theories:Model (abstract), an abstraction or conceptual object used in the creation of a predictive formulaCausal model, an abstract model that uses cause and effect logicMathematical model, an abstract model that uses mathematical languageComputer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular systemData model, a description of the structure of a databaseModel (economics)Scientific modelling, the process of generating abstract modelsAn in vitro model of a biological process, used in biological or medical researchModel Driven Engineering, the systematic use of models in engineeringMolecular modelling, methods and techniques to model the behaviour of moleculesGeologic modelling, the applied science of creating computerized models of geologic featuresMorphological modelling, a problem-solving technique used for problems with which causal modelling does not function wellThe Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particlesModel building (particle physics), the construction of new models beyond the Standard Model in particle physicsMeta-modeling, a model of a model Business modelModel theory, study of the representation of mathematical conceptsSimilitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical modelsWorking Model, engineering software.
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Noun
1. sculpture produced by molding
(synonym) mold, mould, molding, moulding, clay sculpture
(hypernym) sculpture
(derivation) model, mold, mould
2. a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
(synonym) modelling, molding, moulding
(hypernym) sculpture, carving
(hyponym) cheoplasty
(derivation) model, mold, mould
3. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
(synonym) model, modelling
(hypernym) representation
(hyponym) simulation
(derivation) model, mock up

Noun
1. a simplified description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"
(synonym) theoretical account, framework
(hypernym) hypothesis, possibility, theory
(hyponym) simulation, computer simulation
(derivation) simulate
2. a type of product; "his car was an old model"
(hypernym) kind, sort, form, variety
3. 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"
(synonym) poser
(hypernym) assistant, helper, help, supporter
(hyponym) artist's model, sitter
(derivation) pose, sit, posture
4. representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
(synonym) simulation
(hypernym) representation
(hyponym) figure
(derivation) mock up
5. something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
(synonym) exemplar, example, good example
(hypernym) ideal
(hyponym) beauty, beaut
6. someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model"
(synonym) role model
(hypernym) leader
(hyponym) ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch
7. a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example"
(synonym) example
(hypernym) representation, mental representation, internal representation
(hyponym) lodestar, loadstar
(derivation) pattern
8. a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; "she was too fat to be a mannequin"
(synonym) mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model
(hypernym) assistant, helper, help, supporter
(hyponym) supermodel
9. the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
(synonym) modelling, modeling
(hypernym) representation
(hyponym) simulation
(derivation) mock up
Verb
1. plan or create according to a model or models
(synonym) pattern
(hypernym) imitate, copy, simulate
(hyponym) scale
(derivation) modelling, modeling
2. form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
(synonym) mold, mould
(hypernym) shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
(derivation) modelling, modeling
(classification) art, artistic creation, artistic production
3. assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
(synonym) pose, sit, posture
(hypernym) expose, exhibit, display
(hyponym) ramp
(derivation) poser
(classification) art, artistic creation, artistic production
4. display (clothes) as a mannequin; "model the latest fashion"
(hypernym) expose, exhibit, display
(derivation) mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model
5. create a representation or model of; "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"
(synonym) simulate
(hypernym) re-create
(derivation) theoretical account, framework
6. construct a model of; "model an airplane"
(synonym) mock up
(hypernym) represent, interpret
(derivation) simulation
Adjective
1. worthy of imitation; "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"
(synonym) exemplary, model(a)
(similar) worthy

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Model
  

(n.)
The act or art of making a model from which a work of art is to be executed; the formation of a work of art from some plastic material. Also, in painting, drawing, etc., the expression or indication of solid form.
  

<spelling> US spelling of "modelling".
(1999-12-10)

<language> A Pascal-like language with extensions for large-scale system programming and interface with Fortran applications. MODEL includes generic procedures, and a "static" macro-like approach to data abstraction. It produces P-code and was used to implement the DEMOS operating system on the Cray-1.
["A Manual for the MODEL Programming Language", J.B. Morris, Los Alamos 1976].
(1996-05-29)

<simulation> A description of observed behaviour, simplified by ignoring certain details. Models allow complex systems to be understood and their behaviour predicted within the scope of the model, but may give incorrect descriptions and predictions for situations outside the realm of their intended use. A model may be used as the basis for simulation.
Note: British spelling: "modelling", US: "modeling".
(1996-05-29)