model

(noun) a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process. Synonyms: theoretical account, framework. Examples: "The computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems."

(noun) a type of product. Examples: "His car was an old model."

(noun) a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor. Synonyms: poser. Examples: "The president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos."

(noun) representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale). Synonyms: simulation.

(noun) something to be imitated. Synonyms: exemplar, example, good example. Examples: "An exemplar of success." "A model of clarity." "He is the very model of a modern major general."

(noun) someone worthy of imitation. Synonyms: role model. Examples: "Every child needs a role model."

(noun) a representative form or pattern. Synonyms: example. Examples: "I profited from his example."

(noun) a woman who wears clothes to display fashions. Synonyms: mannequin, manikin, mannikin, manakin, fashion model. Examples: "She was too fat to be a mannequin."

(noun) the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale). Synonyms: modelling, modeling.

(verb) plan or create according to a model or models. Synonyms: pattern.

(verb) form in clay, wax, etc. Synonyms: mold, mould. Examples: "Model a head with clay."

(verb) assume a posture as for artistic purposes. Synonyms: pose, sit, posture. Examples: "We don't know the woman who posed for leonardo so often."

(verb) display (clothes) as a mannequin. Examples: "Model the latest fashion."

(verb) create a representation or model of. Synonyms: simulate. Examples: "The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights."

(verb) construct a model of. Synonyms: mock up. Examples: "Model an airplane."

(adj) worthy of imitation. Synonyms: exemplary, model(prenominal). Examples: "Exemplary behavior." "Model citizens."