ˈmɔdl n. & v. --n. 1 a
representation in
three dimensions of an existing
person or
thing or of a proposed
structure,
esp. on a smaller scale (often attrib.: a model train). 2 a simplified (often mathematical)
description of a
system etc., to
assist calculations
and predictions. 3 a
figure in
clay, wax, etc., to be reproduced in
another material. 4 a
particular design or
style of a structure or
commodity, esp. of a
car. 5 a an
exemplary person or thing (a model of self-discipline). b (attrib.)
ideal, exemplary (a model student). 6 a person employed to pose
for an
artist or photographer or to
display clothes etc. by wearing
them. 7 a
garment etc. by a well-known
designer, or a
copy of
this. --v. (modelled, modelling; US modeled, modeling) 1 tr. a
fashion or
shape (a figure) in clay, wax, etc. b (foll. by
after,
on, etc.)
form (a thing in
imitation of). 2 a intr.
act or pose as a model. b tr. (of a person
acting as a model) display (a garment). 3 tr.
devise a (usu. mathematical) model of (a
phenomenon, system, etc.). 4 tr.
Painting cause to
appear three-dimensional. øømodeller n. [F modelle f.
It. modello ult. f. L
modulus: see MODULUS]
