model

noun
UK: /ˈmɒdl/
US: /ˈmɑːdl/

  1. A small copy of something, often used to show how it works or looks.

    1. He built a model airplane. [ ] [ ]
    2. The architect showed us a model of the proposed building design. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who wears clothes or poses for artists to be photographed, painted, or sculpted.

    1. She is a fashion model. [ ] [ ]
    2. The art student hired a model for the life drawing class. [ ] [ ]

  3. A particular type or design of a product, often referring to vehicles or electronics.

    1. This is the latest model car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Which model of the phone do you have so I can help you troubleshoot? [ ] [ ]

  4. A simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions.

    1. The climate model shows rising temperatures. [ ] [ ]
    2. Economists use a complex economic model to predict future market trends. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

simulate copy dummy pattern design ideal prototype example actor
model verb

  1. To show clothes by wearing them.

    1. She wants to model clothes. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many aspiring influencers model clothing online to gain exposure. [ ] [ ]

  2. To create a copy of something, often on a smaller scale.

    1. He plans to model the bridge. [ ] [ ]
    2. The software helps engineers model structures and test their strength. [ ] [ ]

  3. To behave in a particular way that someone else might copy.

    1. Parents should model good behavior. [ ] [ ]
    2. Teachers have the responsibility to model respect and empathy in the classroom. [ ] [ ]
model adjective

  1. Intended to represent or copy something else.

    1. This is a model agreement. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project is based on a model framework from another successful initiative. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "model" in English means: A small copy of something, often used to show how it works or looks., A person who wears clothes or poses for artists to be photographed, painted, or sculpted., A particular type or design of a product, often referring to vehicles or electronics., A simplified description, especially a mathematical one, of a system or process, to assist calculations and predictions..

The phonetic transcription of "model" is /ˈmɒdl/ in British English and /ˈmɑːdl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "model": simulate, copy, dummy, pattern, design, ideal, prototype, example, actor.

Example usage of "model": "He built a model airplane.". More examples on the page.