Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
model
noun
/ˈmɒdəl/
Definition
A representation or example used to illustrate a concept or simulate a process.
Examples
- She is a model for a famous clothing brand.
- The scientist presented a model to explain the climate change.
- He built a scale model of the new building.
Meaning
In a broader context, a model can refer to a person employed to display or promote products in advertising, or it can refer to a theoretical framework used to explain phenomena.
Synonyms
- example
- prototype
- illustration
- representation
