· a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"
Synonym(s): theoretical_account, framework
Hypernym(s): hypothesis, possibility, theory
· a type of product; "his car was an old model"
Hypernym(s): kind, sort, form, variety
· 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(s): poser
Hypernym(s): assistant, helper, help, supporter
· representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
Synonym(s): simulation
Hypernym(s): representation
· something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
Synonym(s): exemplar, example, good_example
Hypernym(s): ideal
· someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model"
Synonym(s): role_model
Hypernym(s): leader
· a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example"
Synonym(s): example
Hypernym(s): representation, mental_representation, internal_representation
· a woman who wears clothes to display fashions; "she was too fat to be a mannequin"
Synonym(s): mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion_model
Hypernym(s): assistant, helper, help, supporter
· the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
Synonym(s): modelling, modeling
Hypernym(s): representation
· plan or create according to a model or models
Synonym(s): pattern
Hypernym(s): imitate, copy, simulate
· form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
Hypernym(s): shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge
· assume a posture as for artistic purposes; "We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often"
Synonym(s): pose, sit, posture
Hypernym(s): expose, exhibit, display
· display (clothes) as a mannequin; "model the latest fashion"
Hypernym(s): expose, exhibit, display
· create a representation or model of; "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights"
Synonym(s): simulate
Hypernym(s): re-create
· construct a model of; "model an airplane"
Synonym(s): mock_up
Hypernym(s): represent, interpret
· worthy of imitation; "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"
Synonym(s): exemplary