model
/ˈmɒdl̩/
In a technical or scientific sense, this term refers to a simplified version of reality designed to isolate specific variables for study. These frameworks allow researchers to simulate outcomes without the chaos of real world interference, making it a cornerstone of predictive analysis. In the fashion and art industries, the term shifts toward the physical embodiment of an aesthetic. Here, it describes a person who serves as a visual reference for clothing or a pose, emphasizing the role of the individual as a canvas for another artist's vision.
The word is typically used as a countable noun.
💬Casual Conversation
I am totally bombing this stats project. I can't get the model to work.
JUST TELL THE TEACHER YOU ARE A MODEL STUDENT AND HE WILL GIVE YOU AN A
Meanings
A three dimensional representation of a building or a theoretical framework used to explain a phenomenon.
"The architect showed us a scale model of the new library."
Examples
Wait, is this model actually to scale?
Look, the model just crashed the whole server!
I can't believe you built this model from scratch!
Your mathematical model is completely wrong, you idiot!
We use a predictive model to forecast quarterly growth.
Just put the model on the table and leave.
God, this model is way too small to see!
Is this the model we are using for the pitch?
Collocations & Compounds
scale model
A physical representation reduced in size
The scale model of the city was impressive.
business model
A plan for the successful operation of a business
Their business model relies on monthly subscriptions.
conceptual model
A high-level representation of a system
We need a conceptual model before we start coding.
climate model
A mathematical simulation of the Earth's climate
The climate model predicts a rise in sea levels.
role model
A person looked to by others as an example
She has always been a positive role model for me.
Phrasal Verbs
model after
to base something on a specific example
She modeled her business after her father's successful firm.
Idioms & Sayings
model citizen
a person who behaves perfectly according to societal standards
He has always been a model citizen in this neighborhood.