modelling
Creating miniature representations
Modelling is the British spelling of modeling.
It covers the same range of meanings: working as a model in fashion or art, creating representations of things (such as architectural models or computer simulations), and shaping materials like clay.
The word also applies to demonstrating behavior for others to imitate: The teacher was modelling good listening skills.
In scientific and mathematical contexts, modelling refers to building abstract representations of systems or processes to analyze or predict their behavior.
Moldable earth for ceramics
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- sculptingShaping material into forms
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
miniature · prototype · wax · plasticine · diorama · casting · molding · relief
Detailed technical drawing
- elevationHeight above reference point
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- balsaExtremely light timber
- renderingInterpretive depiction or performance
cross-section · perspective · landscape · facade · presentation · client · spatial · contour
Testable proposed explanation
- theoryExplanatory set of principles
- predictionForecast of coming events
- simulationImitation of real processes
- variablesChangeable elements in equations
parameters · validation · experiment · abstraction · approximation · systems · representation · framework
Electronic calculating device
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- predictiveRelating to forecasts
- numericalRelating to figures
stochastic · agent-based · parametric · systems · dynamics · scenario · variables · parameters
Elevated narrow walkway
- runwayPaved path for planes
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- designerOne who plans appearances
- voguePrevailing popular style
editorial · glamour · portfolio · agency · pose · fitting · lookbook · commercial
Interpretive depiction or performance
- wireframeEdge-only geometric model
- meshInterlocking open weave
- polygonMultisided plane figure
- textureSurface tactile quality
rigging · animation · CAD · Blender · Maya · shading · vertices · surfaces
Mathematical equality assertion
- regressionReturn to former state
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- predictiveRelating to forecasts
correlation · quantitative · forecasting · classification · clustering · linear · nonlinear · probability
clay
Moldable earth for ceramics
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- sculptingShaping material into forms
figurine · miniature · prototype · wax · plasticine · diorama · casting · molding · relief · bust
blueprint
Detailed technical drawing
- elevationHeight above reference point
- maquettePreliminary sculptural study
- balsaExtremely light timber
rendering · cross-section · perspective · landscape · facade · presentation · client · spatial · contour · terrain
hypothesis
Testable proposed explanation
- theoryExplanatory set of principles
- predictionForecast of coming events
- simulationImitation of real processes
variables · parameters · validation · experiment · abstraction · approximation · systems · representation · framework · mechanics
computer
Electronic calculating device
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- predictiveRelating to forecasts
numerical · stochastic · agent-based · parametric · systems · dynamics · scenario · variables · parameters · calibration
catwalk
Elevated narrow walkway
- runwayPaved path for planes
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- designerOne who plans appearances
vogue · editorial · glamour · portfolio · agency · pose · fitting · lookbook · commercial · print
rendering
Interpretive depiction or performance
texture · rigging · animation · CAD · Blender · Maya · shading · vertices · surfaces · extrusion
equation
Mathematical equality assertion
- regressionReturn to former state
- statisticsCollected numerical information
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
predictive · correlation · quantitative · forecasting · classification · clustering · linear · nonlinear · probability · variables
demonstration
Public display of opinion
- exampleRepresentative case shown
- behaviorManner of conducting oneself
- mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
imitation · influence · prosocial · learning · observation · mirroring · emulation · guidance · teaching · character
- figure artfigures, figure drawing, nude, figurative art, sculpture
modellingfinished product
Completed manufactured good
final product · production · completion · manufacturing · realization
modellingreality
What actually exists
the real thing · actuality · original · life-size · prototype
modellingcarving
Shaping by cutting away
documenting · sculpting · subtracting · recording · chiselling
- modelling clayPliable sculpting material
- balloon modellingCreating figures from inflatables
- hand modellingPhotogenic extremity work