models
Small-scale versions built
Models are representations of something else—simplified versions that help us understand, display, or predict.
A model airplane mimics the real thing at smaller scale.
A computer model simulates weather or economics.
A business model describes how a company operates.
In fashion and art, a model is a person who poses or displays clothing: She works as a model.
To model is to create such representations, to pose professionally, or to demonstrate by example: He models good behavior for his students.
Model as an adjective means exemplary: a model citizen, a model student.
Paved path for planes
- catwalkElevated narrow walkway
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- portfolioCollected works or assets
- agencyPower to act
casting · pose · editorial · couturier · fittings · lookbook · campaign · designer
First functional specimen
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- standardLevel of quality accepted
paradigm · exemplar · specimen · sample · pilot · mock-up · proof-of-concept · demonstration
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- heroOne admired for courage
- idolObject of worship
- exampleRepresentative case shown
guide · paragon · icon · trailblazer · pioneer · exemplar · influencer · leader
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- replicaFaithful scaled reproduction
rendering · wireframe · mockup · topographic · globe · orrery · cross-section · cutaway
Return to former state
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- BayesianPrior-to-posterior probability approach
- multivariateInvolving multiple variables simultaneously
- logisticOf coordination and supply
ANOVA · forecasting · variance · inference · neural network · algorithm · parameter · estimation
Imitation of real processes
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
- finite elementNumerical method using subdivisions
- digital twinSimulated replica of physical object
flight simulator · scenario · real-time · dynamics · computational · agent-based · stochastic
runway
Paved path for planes
- catwalkElevated narrow walkway
- photoshootPlanned portrait session
- portfolioCollected works or assets
agency · casting · pose · editorial · couturier · fittings · lookbook · campaign · designer · glamour
prototype
First functional specimen
- archetypeOriginal model for copies
- templatePreset pattern for reproduction
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
standard · paradigm · exemplar · specimen · sample · pilot · mock-up · proof-of-concept · demonstration · test version
mentor
Trusted wisdom-giving advisor
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- heroOne admired for courage
- idolObject of worship
example · guide · paragon · icon · trailblazer · pioneer · exemplar · influencer · leader · champion
diagram
Simplified explanatory sketch
- schematicSimplified technical diagram
- dioramaEnclosed miniature scene display
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
replica · rendering · wireframe · mockup · topographic · globe · orrery · cross-section · cutaway · scale
regression
Return to former state
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- BayesianPrior-to-posterior probability approach
- multivariateInvolving multiple variables simultaneously
logistic · ANOVA · forecasting · variance · inference · neural network · algorithm · parameter · estimation · hypothesis
simulation
Imitation of real processes
- virtualExisting in effect, not fact
- Monte CarloProbability estimation through randomness
- finite elementNumerical method using subdivisions
digital twin · flight simulator · scenario · real-time · dynamics · computational · agent-based · stochastic
- fashion industryfashion, fashion design, fashion designers, fashion shows, fashion week
- show businessactors, actresses, directors, producers, entertainers
- aviation museumsaviation museums, military aircraft, aviation history, flight simulators, hangars
- heighttall, short, high, low, height
- Learning Activitiesquizzes, flashcards, drills, practice, experiments
- museum thingsart, paintings, sculptures, statues, fossils
modelsoriginals
Authentic first versions
finished products · prototypes · actualities · end products · reality
modelscautionary tales
Stories conveying warnings
warnings · counterexamples · disgraces · failures · embarrassments
modelsordinary people
Everyday individuals, unremarkable
average Joes · plain Janes · everymen · regular folks · common people
- role modelPerson others emulate
- model houseDecorated sales example
- model carScaled-down automobile reproduction
- fashion modelPerson displaying designer clothing
- physical modelConstructed representation of something
- modeling claySoft sculpting material
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