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Model
A model is a pattern, plan, representation, or description designed to show
the structure or workings of an object, system, or concept. Model may also
refer to:
Abstractions, concepts, and theories:
* Model (abstract), an abstraction or conceptual object used in the creation
of a predictive formula
* Causal model, an abstract model that uses cause and effect logic
* Mathematical model, an abstract model that uses mathematical language
* Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract
model of a particular system
* Data model, a description of the structure of a database
* Model (economics)
* Scientific modelling, the process of generating abstract models
* An in vitro model of a biological process, used in biological or medical
research
* Model Driven Engineering, the systematic use of models in engineering
* Molecular modelling, methods and techniques to model the behaviour of
molecules
* Geologic modelling, the applied science of creating computerized models of
geologic features
* Morphological modelling, a problem-solving technique used for problems
which causal modelling does not function well
* The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain
fundamental forces and particles
* Model building (particle physics), the construction of new models beyond
the Standard Model in particle physics
* Meta-modeling, a model of a model
* Business model
* Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts
* Mental model, a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought
process
* Modeling (NLP), a process in neuro-linguistic programming
* Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of
physical models
* Working Model, engineering software.
As representations of objects:
* Model (physical), a physical representation of an object
* Solid modeling, study of unambiguous representations of the solid parts of
an object
* Scale model, a replica or prototype of an object
* Model building, a hobby centered around construction of material replicas
* 3D model, a 3D polygonal representation of an object, usually displayed
with a computer
In occupations:
* Model (person), a person whose occupation is to function as a living prop,
often to display products, e.g. a fashion model
* Model (art), a person who poses for purposes of art, for example in art
school
* Supermodel, a person who attains celebrity status through fashion modeling
* Fetish model, a model who wears the clothing and/or devices of sexual
fetishes
* Promotional model, a person who promotes a product or service
* Role model, a person who serves as a behavioural or moral example to
others
* Car model.
In history and culture:
* Walther Model, German field marshal in World War II
* Movement for Democracy in Liberia, MoDeL
* Models (band), an alternative rock group from Australia
* Model (manhwa), a manhwa series by Lee So Young
* "Model," a song by Avail from their 1994 album Dixie
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