modeling
n. uncountablen. the work of making a small copy of something or using math to show how a system works. It can also mean the job of wearing clothes to show them to buyers.
n. the act of creating a representation of an object or system to study its properties; also the profession of posing for artists or photographers to display merchandise.
Computer modeling helps scientists predict the weather.
The engineering team used 3D modeling to test the bridge design before construction began on the actual site.
Advanced climate modeling requires immense processing power to simulate the complex interactions between oceanic currents and atmospheric pressure systems over several decades.
From model + -ing.
Often used as a gerund to describe the process of simulation in scientific contexts.