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Ideal examples of someone or something
“The processes used in our last project will serve as a model for all future endeavors.”
Plural for a three-dimensional representation of someone or something, typically on a smaller scale
“A model of the ancient city is being exhibited in the museum.”
Plural for a drawn representation of someone or something
“Pupils drew a model of the solar system on the blackboard using chalk.”
Plural for a person employed to display clothes by wearing them
“Despite already being skinny, she was told to lose more weight if she wanted to become a model.”
Plural for a particular design or version of a product
“This model has been designed specifically to use electrical power.”
(somewhat rare) Plural for a garment or a copy of a garment by a well-known designer
“This dress is a model and is not for sale.”
To depict pictorially or artistically
To make a model of
“Kids and adults alike can model clay and give the pottery wheel a try in the hands-on studio.”
To copy or derive (a piece of work) from another source
“We like to model our music on a blend of reggae and blues.”
To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing
“We should get Tatjana to model our new range of evening wear.”
To create predictive models based on information
“We can model future trends by analyzing data going back several decades.”
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