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Noun: modelling  mó-d(u)l-ing or mód-ling
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: modeling)
  1. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
    - modeling [US], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn]
     
  2. The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
    - model, modeling [US]
     
  3. Sculpture produced by moulding
    - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn], modeling [US], clay sculpture
Verb: model (modelled,modelling, or [US] modeled,modeling)  mó-d(u)l
  1. Plan or create according to a model or models
    - pattern
     
  2. (art) form in clay, wax, etc
    "model a head with clay";
    - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn]
     
  3. (art) assume a posture as for artistic purposes
    "We don't know the woman who modelled for Leonardo so often";
    - pose, sit, posture
     
  4. Display (clothes) as a mannequin
    "model the latest fashion"
     
  5. Create a representation or simulation of
    - simulate
     
  6. Construct a model in the likeness of
    "model an aeroplane";
    - mock up, prototype

Derived forms: modellings

Type of: carving, copy, display, exhibit, expose, forge, form, imitate, interpret, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], recreate, re-create, represent, representation, sculpture, shape, simulate, work

Encyclopedia: Modelling

Model, Masovian Voivodeship