Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːdəl/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A representation, typically in miniature, of something, usually created to study or understand it better. For example: “The architect built a scale model of the new building design.”
• Noun (n): A person who serves as a subject for artwork, especially a photographer’s fashion shoot or painter’s portrait. Example: “She was a popular model for Vogue magazine.”
• Noun (n): A system or thing used as an example to follow or imitate. Example: “The Scandinavian welfare model is often cited by policymakers.”
• Noun (n): In mathematics, statistics, or computing, a mathematical construct that represents a real-life situation or process. Example: “A linear regression model predicts the relationship between two variables.”
• Verb (v): To make or construct a model of something. Example: “Scientists modeled the effects of climate change on sea levels.”
• Verb (v): To act or pose as a model for an artist or photographer. Example: “She modeled for several famous painters during her career.”
• Verb (v): To serve as an example or template for imitation. Example: “His successful business model has been emulated by many startups.”

Phrases

• “Role model”: A person whose behavior or success can be emulated by others.
• “Fashion model”: A person who models clothing or other fashion items for photographers and designers.
• “Statistical model”: A mathematical model constructed using statistical principles to analyze data.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “They’re designing a working model of the solar system for the science fair.”
• Verb: “The students were modeling clay animals as part of their art class project.”
• As a role model: “She strives to be a positive role model for young girls interested in STEM fields.”

Synonyms

• Replica
• Representation
• Example
• Template
• Mimicry (for verb)
• Pose (for verb, when referring to modeling for art)
• Pattern (for noun, when serving as an example)