modeling

n. the job of wearing clothes or posing for photos to help sell products.

n. the profession of posing for photographers or wearing clothes to demonstrate fashion designs.

“She started modeling when she was a teenager and soon appeared in magazines.”

“The agency specializes in high-fashion modeling, representing individuals who appear on international runways and in major advertising campaigns.”

American English

n. using a computer or math to show how a real system works.

n. the process of creating a mathematical or computer-based representation of a physical system or process.

“Scientists use computer modeling to predict how the weather will change.”

“Sophisticated financial modeling allows the firm to assess risk across various market scenarios before committing capital to new ventures.”

American English · Academic

n. the hobby or art of making small versions of things like planes or cars.

n. the activity of making three-dimensional representations of objects, often as a hobby or for artistic study.

“He spends his weekends modeling small wooden ships from the 1800s.”

“The architectural firm used 3D modeling to create a physical scale version of the proposed stadium for the city council meeting.”

American English

n. learning a new behavior by watching and copying someone else.

n. the process of learning through the observation and imitation of others.

“Parents provide modeling for their children by showing them how to be kind.”

“The therapist used social modeling to help the patient develop more effective communication strategies in high-stress environments.”

American English · Academic