modeling
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1 fashion industry (n.) B1 Intermediate American Englishthe job of wearing clothes or posing for photos to help sell products.
the profession of posing for photographers or wearing clothes to demonstrate fashion designs.
ExampleShe started modeling when she was a teenager and soon appeared in magazines.
ExampleThe agency specializes in high-fashion modeling, representing individuals who appear on international runways and in major advertising campaigns.
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2 computer or math simulation (n.) B2 Upper Intermediate American English Academic Computingusing a computer or math to show how a real system works.
the process of creating a mathematical or computer-based representation of a physical system or process.
ExampleScientists use computer modeling to predict how the weather will change.
ExampleSophisticated financial modeling allows the firm to assess risk across various market scenarios before committing capital to new ventures.
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3 making physical models (n.) B1 Intermediate American Englishthe hobby or art of making small versions of things like planes or cars.
the activity of making three-dimensional representations of objects, often as a hobby or for artistic study.
ExampleHe spends his weekends modeling small wooden ships from the 1800s.
ExampleThe architectural firm used 3D modeling to create a physical scale version of the proposed stadium for the city council meeting.
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4 learning by imitation (n.) C1 Advanced American English Academiclearning a new behavior by watching and copying someone else.
the process of learning through the observation and imitation of others.
ExampleParents provide modeling for their children by showing them how to be kind.
ExampleThe therapist used social modeling to help the patient develop more effective communication strategies in high-stress environments.
From model + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated June 20, 2026