Model
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɒd.l̩/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Model is a noun meaning A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
Meaning
A person who serves as a human template for artwork or fashion.
More Meanings
- A representation of a physical object.
- A simulation used to analyze the workings of a real world system or event.
- A style, type, or design.
- The structural design of a complex system.
- A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.
- (logic) An interpretation function which assigns a truth value to each atomic proposition.
- A person, usually attractive, who is hired to show items or goods to the public, such as items that are given away as prizes on a TV game show.
Example Sentences
machine learning model
The boy played with a model of a World War II fighter plane.
The computer weather model did not correctly predict the path of the hurricane.
I had my father’s signet in my purse, / Which was the model of that Danish seal.
Word Forms
- models
- modell
- modeling
- modelling
- modeled
- modelled
Synonyms for model
Depending on context, synonyms include archetype, epitome, example, exemplar, icon, paradigm.
Antonyms for model
Common opposites include antimodel, copy, derivative, imitation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mannequin, manikin, mannikin, posture, pattern, sit.
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