Synonyms:
model, theoretical_account, framework
Meaning: a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process; "the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems"
Synonyms:
model
Meaning: a type of product; "his car was an old model"
Synonyms:
model, poser
Meaning: a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor; "the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos"
Synonyms:
model, simulation
Meaning: representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)
Synonyms:
exemplar, example, model, good_example
Meaning: something to be imitated; "an exemplar of success"; "a model of clarity"; "he is the very model of a modern major general"
Synonyms:
model, role_model
Meaning: someone worthy of imitation; "every child needs a role model"
Synonyms:
model, example
Meaning: a representative form or pattern; "I profited from his example"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
model, pattern
Meaning: plan or create according to a model or models
Synonyms:
model, mold, mould
Meaning: form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
Usage examples
Mould and model must go together.
Enact the model law to protect non-game birds.
The novelist will find the tale a model for his future work.
From the centre of the chamber hung a model of a ship, of his own workmanship.
Of course the Phoenix's Plan was more important than any model plane could be.
"Yes, but don't go behind it, Mapp," said Irene, "or you'll see my model undressing."
There is no law prohibiting spring shooting, and there is no "model law" protecting the non-game birds.
There is a kind of ship, too, called a Cat, a vessel formed on the Norwegian model, of about 600 tons burthen.
There was a cousinly murmur of pleasure between the ladies, and Mrs. Mingott held out Ferrigiani's model to the banker.
"Wasn't there some talk about Whitneyville Walker Colts that had been made out of 1848 Model Colt Dragoons?" Rand asked.