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model

Noun

A hypothetical description of a complex entity or process (synset 105898856)
"the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"

is a type of: hypothesis, possibility, theory - a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
subtypes:
- computer simulation, simulation - (computer science) the technique of representing the real world by a computer program
- mean sun - a theoretical sun that moves along the celestial equator at a constant speed and completes its annual course in the same amount of time the real sun takes at variable speeds
- copernican system - (astronomy) Copernicus' astronomical model in which the Earth rotates around the sun
- ptolemaic system - (astronomy) Ptolemy's model of the universe with the Earth at the center
- m-theory - (particle physics) a theory that involves an eleven-dimensional universe in which the weak and strong forces and gravity are unified and to which all the string theories belong
- string theory - (particle physics) a theory that postulates that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings
- stochastic process - a statistical process involving a number of random variables depending on a variable parameter (which is usually time)
same as: framework, theoretical account
A type of product (synset 105854179)
"his car was an old model"

is a type of: form, kind, sort, variety - a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
A person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor (synset 110344226)
"the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos"

is a type of: assistant, help, helper, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
subtypes:
- artist's model, sitter - a person who poses for a painter or sculptor
- dressmaker's model - someone who models dresses
- photographer's model - a model who poses for photographers
same as: poser
Representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) (synset 103782816)
is a type of: representation - a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
subtypes:
- figure - a model of a bodily form (especially of a person)
- globe - a sphere on which a map (especially of the earth) is represented
- mock-up - full-scale working model of something built for study or testing or display
- planetarium - an apparatus or model for representing the solar systems
- restoration - a model that represents the landscape of a former geological age or that represents and extinct animal etc.
- roughcast - a rough preliminary model
same as: simulation
Something to be imitated (synset 105933998)
"an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"

is a type of: ideal - the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
subtypes:
- beaut, beauty - an outstanding example of its kind
- pacemaker, pacesetter - a leading instance in its field
- pattern - a model considered worthy of imitation
- prodigy - an impressive or wonderful example of a particular quality
same as: example, exemplar, good example
Someone worthy of imitation (synset 110344517)
"every child needs a role model"

is a type of: leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others
subtypes:
- apotheosis, ideal, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, paragon, saint - model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
- fashion arbiter, taste-maker, trend-setter - someone who popularizes a new fashion
same as: role model
A representative form or pattern (synset 105945830)
"I profited from his example"

is a type of: internal representation, mental representation, representation - a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
subtypes:
- loadstar, lodestar - something that serves as a model or guide
- epitome, image, paradigm, prototype - a standard or typical example
- holotype, type specimen - the original specimen from which the description of a new species is made
- microcosm - a miniature model of something
- archetype, original, pilot - something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
- guide, template, templet - a model or standard for making comparisons
- prefiguration - an example that prefigures or foreshadows what is to come
same as: example
A woman who wears clothes to display fashions (synset 110310901)
"she was too fat to be a mannequin"

is a type of: assistant, help, helper, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

subtypes: supermodel - a fashion model who has attained the status of a celebrity

same as: fashion model, manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin
The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale) (synset 100900502)
is a type of: representation - an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent

subtypes: simulation - the act of imitating the behavior of some situation or some process by means of something suitably analogous (especially for the purpose of study or personnel training)

same as: modeling, modelling

Adjective

Worthy of imitation (synset 302596887)
"exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"

similar to: worthy - having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable

same as: exemplary

Verb

Plan or create according to a model or models (synset 201747665)
is a type of: copy, imitate, simulate - reproduce someone's behavior or looks
subtypes:
- scale - pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard
- sovietise, sovietize - model a country's social, political, and economic structure on the Soviet Union
same as: pattern
Form in clay, wax, etc (synset 201700922)
"model a head with clay"

referred to in: art, artistic creation, artistic production - the creation of beautiful or significant things

is a type of: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work - make something, usually for a specific function

same as: mold, mould
Assume a posture as for artistic purposes (synset 202147248)
"We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"

referred to in: art, artistic creation, artistic production - the creation of beautiful or significant things

is a type of: display, exhibit, expose - to show, make visible or apparent

subtypes: ramp - be rampant

same as: pose, posture, sit
Display (clothes) as a mannequin (synset 202147099)
"model the latest fashion"

is a type of: display, exhibit, expose - to show, make visible or apparent
Create a representation or model of (synset 201726857)
"The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"

is a type of: re-create - create anew

same as: simulate
Construct a model of (synset 201701301)
"model an airplane"

is a type of: interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of

same as: mock up

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