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Definition model in American English

model noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmɑd(ə)l/
1

a small copy of something such as a building, vehicle, or machine

Example

The exhibit included a model of the Golden Gate Bridge made from matchsticks.

Example

a working model of a train

Example

They built a scale model of the new sports arena.

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2

a person whose job is to appear in magazines or fashion shows wearing clothes or makeup (=colors for the lips and face) for sale, so that people will want to buy them

Example

A lot of models look far too thin.

Example

Ella wants to be a fashion model.

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catwalk collection couturier
3

someone whose job is to be drawn or painted by an artist or photographed by a photographer

Example

a nude model

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aesthetic cherub commission
4

something such as a system that is so good that people should copy it

Example

Many countries have shown an interest in the Chinese farming model.

Example

The system has been used as a model for other organizations.

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5

someone or something that is a good example of a particular quality

Example

Melissa was a model of good manners.

Example

The school was a model of excellence.

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masterpiece inspiration miracle
Example

I'm going to replace my car with a newer model.

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brand brand leader brand name
7

a simple technical description of how something works

Example

Chapter 5 presents an alternative model for the country's economic structure.

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description story picture
Definition model in American English