Model
noun
A simplified or scaled-down representation of something complex.
This model of the solar system helps students understand its workings
Often appears as...
- scale model
- conceptual model
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Academic
noun
A person who poses for artists, photographers, or advertisers.
The fashion model strutted down the catwalk in the stunning gown
Often appears as...
- fashion model
- male model
noun
An example to follow or imitate.
She is a model of kindness and compassion
Often appears as...
- role model
- model citizen
noun
A design or style of a particular product.
The 2022 model of the car has many updated features
Often appears as...
- latest model
- older model
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Technical
verb
To display by wearing clothing or posing for photographs.
She models the latest fashions on the runway
Often appears as...
- model clothes
- model for a magazine
verb
To make a model of, often to scale.
He modeled the building in clay before he began construction
Often appears as...
- model in clay
- architecturally model
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Academic
verb
To give an example for others to follow or imitate.
She models good behavior for her younger siblings
Often appears as...
- model behavior
- model a skill
noun
A simplified or scaled-down representation of something complex.
This model of the solar system helps students understand its workings
Often appears as...
- scale model
- conceptual model
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person who poses for artists, photographers, or advertisers.
The fashion model strutted down the catwalk in the stunning gown
Often appears as...
- fashion model
- male model
noun
An example to follow or imitate.
She is a model of kindness and compassion
Often appears as...
- role model
- model citizen
noun
A design or style of a particular product.
The 2022 model of the car has many updated features
Often appears as...
- latest model
- older model
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To display by wearing clothing or posing for photographs.
She models the latest fashions on the runway
Often appears as...
- model clothes
- model for a magazine
verb
To make a model of, often to scale.
He modeled the building in clay before he began construction
Often appears as...
- model in clay
- architecturally model
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To give an example for others to follow or imitate.
She models good behavior for her younger siblings
Often appears as...
- model behavior
- model a skill
Definition 1 of 7
Pro Tip 1/2Educational Tools
Often used in schools to simplify teaching complex concepts or systems.
The model of the human heart demonstrates how blood flows.
Pro Tip 2/2Scale Importance
The size of a model indicates its scale in relation to the real object.
This model is ten times smaller than the actual machine.
Pro Tip 1/2Educational Tools
Often used in schools to simplify teaching complex concepts or systems.
The model of the human heart demonstrates how blood flows.
Pro Tip 2/2Scale Importance
The size of a model indicates its scale in relation to the real object.
This model is ten times smaller than the actual machine.
Pro Tip 1/2Educational Tools
Often used in schools to simplify teaching complex concepts or systems.
The model of the human heart demonstrates how blood flows.
Pro Tip 2/2Scale Importance
The size of a model indicates its scale in relation to the real object.
This model is ten times smaller than the actual machine.
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Why are some people...
and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population. So by correctly predicting the distribution of left-handed people in the general population, as well as matching data from various sports, the model indicates
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Could we create dark...
this bump could have appeared by a statistical fluke. So back to the dark matter. If the LHC's proton beams have enough energy to produce it, that's probably an even rarer occurrence than the Higgs boson. So it takes quadrillions of collisions combined with theoretical models to even start to look.
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The benefits of a good...
have given us our current model of how this consolidation process works. Sensory data is initially transcribed and temporarily recorded in the neurons as short-term memory. From there, it travels to the hippocampus, which strengthens and enhances the neurons in that cortical area.
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The genius of Marie...
This led her to conclude that radiation was coming from something fundamental within the atoms of each element. The idea was radical and helped to disprove the long-standing model of atoms as indivisible objects. Next, by focusing on a super radioactive ore called pitchblende,
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What makes tattoos...
getting pigment deeper into the skin than the outermost layer that gets shed. Throughout history, different cultures have used various methods to accomplish this. But the first modern tattooing machine was modeled after Thomas Edison's engraving machine and ran on electricity.
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Bring on the learning...
Every education system in the world is being reformed at the moment and it's not enough. Reform is no use anymore, because that's simply improving a broken model. What we need -- and the word's been used many times in the past few days -- is not evolution,
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Why do buildings fall in...
and the shifting tectonic plates go much deeper than building foundations. So what's actually going on? In fact, the reality of earthquakes and their effect on buildings is a bit more complicated. To make sense of it, architects and engineers use models,
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How I made the ultimate...
always loved military model kids miniature war games science fiction films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting
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Desert Flower PIPE National...
you're a top model everybody adores tell me about the day that changed your life if I tell you a story you guarantee me I'll be published
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The First Person To See...
primates zero extinctions if we can replicate models like this across the world we can save these species from extinction
Video examples
Why are some people...
and suffer from higher accident rates, they would be less successful in a purely cooperative world, eventually disappearing from the population. So by correctly predicting the distribution of left-handed people in the general population, as well as matching data from various sports, the model indicates
Video examples
Could we create dark...
this bump could have appeared by a statistical fluke. So back to the dark matter. If the LHC's proton beams have enough energy to produce it, that's probably an even rarer occurrence than the Higgs boson. So it takes quadrillions of collisions combined with theoretical models to even start to look.
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
have given us our current model of how this consolidation process works. Sensory data is initially transcribed and temporarily recorded in the neurons as short-term memory. From there, it travels to the hippocampus, which strengthens and enhances the neurons in that cortical area.
Video examples
The genius of Marie...
This led her to conclude that radiation was coming from something fundamental within the atoms of each element. The idea was radical and helped to disprove the long-standing model of atoms as indivisible objects. Next, by focusing on a super radioactive ore called pitchblende,
Video examples
What makes tattoos...
getting pigment deeper into the skin than the outermost layer that gets shed. Throughout history, different cultures have used various methods to accomplish this. But the first modern tattooing machine was modeled after Thomas Edison's engraving machine and ran on electricity.
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
Every education system in the world is being reformed at the moment and it's not enough. Reform is no use anymore, because that's simply improving a broken model. What we need -- and the word's been used many times in the past few days -- is not evolution,
Video examples
Why do buildings fall in...
and the shifting tectonic plates go much deeper than building foundations. So what's actually going on? In fact, the reality of earthquakes and their effect on buildings is a bit more complicated. To make sense of it, architects and engineers use models,
Video examples
How I made the ultimate...
always loved military model kids miniature war games science fiction films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting
Video examples
Desert Flower PIPE National...
you're a top model everybody adores tell me about the day that changed your life if I tell you a story you guarantee me I'll be published
Video examples
The First Person To See...
primates zero extinctions if we can replicate models like this across the world we can save these species from extinction
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think that role model is kind of a weird thing because obviously you are, but I try to make good choices and good decisions for myself for me to have a good life. If that inspires someone else, that is great, but I think you should do good for yourself and your own happiness.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I have a lot of good role models in my family for things off the court - like my older sister, who's a lawyer. I don't like writing papers, but she's helped me a lot. It's nice to have an art and business background because they tie together perfectly.
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Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
I know that being seen as a role model means taking responsibility for all my actions. I am human, and of course, sometimes I make mistakes. But I promise that when I fall, I get back up.
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Rihanna
American Musician
People - especially white people - they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me.
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Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
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Tom Holland
English Actor
I think, for me, I've realized the responsibility of being a role model for young kids everywhere.
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Selena Gomez
American Actress
I never really said I want to be a role model. But then when it happened I was so down for it.
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Clint Eastwood
American Actor
Society has made us believe you should look like an 18-year-old model all your life.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I'm not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models.
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Yves Saint Laurent
French Designer
A good model can advance fashion by ten years.
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Dakota Fanning
American Actress
I think that role model is kind of a weird thing because obviously you are, but I try to make good choices and good decisions for myself for me to have a good life. If that inspires someone else, that is great, but I think you should do good for yourself and your own happiness.
Quote examples
Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
I have a lot of good role models in my family for things off the court - like my older sister, who's a lawyer. I don't like writing papers, but she's helped me a lot. It's nice to have an art and business background because they tie together perfectly.
Quote examples
Jennifer Lopez
American Musician
I know that being seen as a role model means taking responsibility for all my actions. I am human, and of course, sometimes I make mistakes. But I promise that when I fall, I get back up.
Quote examples
Rihanna
American Musician
People - especially white people - they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me.
Quote examples
Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
Quote examples
Tom Holland
English Actor
I think, for me, I've realized the responsibility of being a role model for young kids everywhere.
Quote examples
Selena Gomez
American Actress
I never really said I want to be a role model. But then when it happened I was so down for it.
Quote examples
Clint Eastwood
American Actor
Society has made us believe you should look like an 18-year-old model all your life.
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Charles Barkley
American Baseball Player
I'm not paid to be a role model, parents should be role models.
Quote examples
Yves Saint Laurent
French Designer
A good model can advance fashion by ten years.
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