modeling
Runway work, perhaps
Modeling is shaping or forming something, especially from a malleable material: She spent the afternoon modeling clay.
In fashion, modeling is working as a model—displaying clothing or posing for photographers.
In science and business, modeling means creating simplified representations of complex systems: climate modeling, financial modeling.
To model behavior is to demonstrate it for others to imitate.
Paved path for planes
- catwalkElevated narrow walkway
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- editorialPublication's official viewpoint article
haute · designer · vogue · glamour · pose · portfolio · agency · casting
Moldable earth for ceramics
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
- castingShaping through liquid form
sculpting · figure · bust · plaster · wax · bronze · form · shaping
Electronic calculating device
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- predictiveRelating to forecasts
- data-drivenInformed by collected information
physics · 3D · software · environment · scenario · real-time · interactive · parameter
Mathematical equality assertion
- variableProne to fluctuation
- parameterBoundary-setting factor
- functionPurpose or duty
- statisticalRelating to data analysis
regression · linear · nonlinear · differential · optimization · probability · hypothesis · theory
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
mapping · graph · chart · depiction · illustration · framework · abstraction · conceptual
Copy of the original
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- exampleRepresentative case shown
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
- emulationCopying to rival
influence · learning · observation · mentorship · behavior · social · children · parenting
runway
Paved path for planes
- catwalkElevated narrow walkway
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
editorial · haute · designer · vogue · glamour · pose · portfolio · agency · casting · lookbook
clay
Moldable earth for ceramics
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- moldingDecorative architectural edging
casting · sculpting · figure · bust · plaster · wax · bronze · form · shaping · anatomy
computer
Electronic calculating device
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- predictiveRelating to forecasts
data-driven · physics · 3D · software · environment · scenario · real-time · interactive · parameter · variable
equation
Mathematical equality assertion
statistical · regression · linear · nonlinear · differential · optimization · probability · hypothesis · theory · formula
diagram
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
rendering · mapping · graph · chart · depiction · illustration · framework · abstraction · conceptual · symbolic
imitation
Copy of the original
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- exampleRepresentative case shown
- mimicryAdaptive resemblance to another
emulation · influence · learning · observation · mentorship · behavior · social · children · parenting · peer
- teachingteaching, lesson plans, instructing, educating, courses
- literacyliteracy, reading, spelling, alphabet, writing
- sculpturestatue, sculpture, sculptor, sculpting, bronze
- Voguefashion, style, runway, couture, haute couture
- game developmentgame engine, game design, game engines, game designer, rendering
- sculptingcarving, clay, molding, plaster, chiseling
modelingreality
What actually exists
the real thing · actuality · implementation · execution · realization
modelingdemolition
Deliberate structural destruction
dismantling · breaking down · wrecking · disassembly · destruction
modelingconcealing
Keeping something secret
hiding · covering up · obscuring · veiling · camouflaging
- modeling claySoft sculpting material
- role modelingDemonstrating behavior worth emulating
- computer modelingDigital replication of systems
- modeling agencyFirm representing photogenic talent
- clay modelingShaping soft earth artistically
- 3D modelingCreating digital three-dimensional objects