Synonyms: model, modeling, modelling
Definition: the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
Similar words: representation
Definition: an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
Synonyms: model, simulation
Definition: representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
Similar words: representation
Definition: a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
Synonyms: model
Definition: a type of product
Usage: his car was an old model
Similar words: form, kind, sort, variety
Definition: a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Usage: sculpture is a form of art; what kinds of desserts are there?
Synonyms: model, theoretical account, framework
Definition: a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
Usage: the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems
Similar words: theory, possibility, hypothesis
Definition: a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
Usage: a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory; he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices
Synonyms: model, example, exemplar, good example
Definition: something to be imitated
Usage: an exemplar of success; a model of clarity; he is the very model of a modern major general
Similar words: ideal
Definition: the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
Definition: a representative form or pattern
Usage: I profited from his example
Similar words: representation, internal representation, mental representation
Definition: a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
Synonyms: manakin, manikin, mannequin, mannikin, model, fashion model
Definition: a woman who wears clothes to display fashions
Usage: she was too fat to be a mannequin
Similar words: assistant, help, helper, supporter
Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
Definition: a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor
Usage: the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos
Similar words: assistant, help, helper, supporter
Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
Synonyms: model, role model
Definition: someone worthy of imitation
Usage: every child needs a role model
Similar words: leader
Definition: a person who rules or guides or inspires others
Definition: form in clay, wax, etc
Usage: model a head with clay
Similar words: forge, form, mold, mould, shape, work
Definition: make something, usually for a specific function
Usage: She molded the rice balls carefully; Form cylinders from the dough; shape a figure; Work the metal into a sword
Definition: construct a model of
Usage: model an airplane
Similar words: represent, interpret
Definition: create an image or likeness of
Usage: The painter represented his wife as a young girl
Definition: create a representation or model of
Usage: The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights
Similar words: re-create
Definition: create anew
Usage: Re-create the boom of the West on a small scale
Definition: plan or create according to a model or models
Similar words: copy, simulate, imitate
Definition: reproduce someone's behavior or looks
Usage: The mime imitated the passers-by; Children often copy their parents or older siblings
Synonyms: model
Definition: display (clothes) as a mannequin
Usage: model the latest fashion
Similar words: display, exhibit, expose
Definition: to show, make visible or apparent
Usage: The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?; National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship
Synonyms: model, pose, posture, sit
Definition: assume a posture as for artistic purposes
Usage: We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often
Similar words: display, exhibit, expose
Definition: to show, make visible or apparent
Usage: The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month; Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?; National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship
Definition: worthy of imitation
Usage: exemplary behavior; model citizens
Similar words: worthy
Definition: having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
Usage: a worthy fellow; a worthy cause