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Meaning of the word model in English

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model

US /ˈmɑː.dəl/
UK /ˈmɑː.dəl/
"model" picture

Noun

1.

a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original

Example:
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He built a model airplane.
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The architect presented a scale model of the new building.
Synonym:
replicaminiaturerepresentationmock-upprototype
2.

a person employed to display clothes or other merchandise by wearing them, or to pose for artists or photographers

Example:
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She works as a fashion model.
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The artist hired a new model for his painting.
Synonym:
mannequinposersupermodel
3.

a particular design or version of a product

Example:
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This is the latest model of smartphone.
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Which model car do you drive?
Synonym:
typeversiondesignstylekind
4.

a system or thing used as an example to follow or imitate

Example:
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He is a role model for many young athletes.
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The company adopted a new business model.
Synonym:
examplearchetypeparadigmpatternstandard

Verb

1.

to display (clothes or other merchandise) by wearing them

Example:
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She will model the new collection at the fashion show.
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He was asked to model for a new advertising campaign.
Synonym:
posedisplayshowcaseexhibit
2.

to form or make (something) into a particular shape

Example:
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The artist will model the clay into a sculpture.
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The children enjoyed modeling figures out of playdough.
Synonym:
sculptshapeformmoldfashion
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