model

[US]/ˈmɒdl/
[UK]/ˈmɑːdl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a representation or example for imitation or comparison; a person employed to display clothes; a standard or example to follow; a particular style
vt. to imitate or simulate; to shape or form
vi. to work as a fashion model; to create a representation
adj. serving as an example to follow; used for modeling purposes

Phrases & Collocations

role model

fashion model

modeling career

model agency

mathematical model

utility model

new model

mathematic model

evaluation model

dynamic model

simulation model

finite element model

business model

theoretical model

system model

prediction model

model test

teaching model

numerical model

physical model

optimization model

development model

data model

mechanical model

Example Sentences

a model of an airplane

a model railway layout.

a model airplane kit.

Mattie is a model of rectitude.

a model for a war memorial

a model train bug.

This student is a model of diligence.

The model is as big as life.

a model of St Paul's Cathedral.

She models in clay.

a clay model ready for casting.

Bony models and gaudery.

to model animals in clay

It is possible to model such a system mathematically.

The model was posing carefully.

a model of generative grammar; a model of an atom; an economic model.

Real-world Examples

A famous architect constructed a model of a new cathedral.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

They enlisted mathematical models to solve the mystery.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Compilation December 2013

According to planetary formation models, that wasn't possible!

Source: Crash Course Astronomy

A mannequin is a plastic model used in clothing stores.

Source: VOA Special November 2016 Collection

I think so, only the officers' models had that. Do you really like it?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

This is a model of an Airbus A320.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2019 Compilation

Our fathers were our models for God.

Source: Deep Dive into the Movie World (LSOO)

Because they need grocery models in Africa.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

There's a good model of Huntington's disease in sheep.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds March 2018 Compilation

Role model. That's the role I play. I'm a role model for my daughters.

Source: European and American Cultural Atmosphere (Audio)

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