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Definition model in American English

model verb

verb
/ˈmɑd(ə)l/
1

to show clothes by wearing them at fashion shows, in magazine photographs, etc., especially as a job

Example

David is modeling a gray suit by Armani.

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2

to allow an artist or photographer to draw, paint, or photograph you, especially as your job

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3

to produce a simple technical description to show how something such as a process, system, or theory works

Example

Scientists have used computers to model environmental changes.

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4

to make small objects from clay, wood, etc.

Example

She modeled some clay into a little rabbit.

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Definition model in American English