Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of model
"The new fashion show will feature models wearing designs from emerging designers around the world."
In plain English: Models are physical or digital representations of real objects used to show how they look or work.
"The fashion models walked down the runway to show off the new clothing line."
Usage: Use "models" to refer to multiple people who pose for photographs or fashion shows, or to several physical examples used to demonstrate how something works. Do not use this plural form when referring to the abstract concept of an ideal example in a singular sense.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of model
"She models her daily routine on the habits she observed during her internship."
In plain English: To model means to copy someone's behavior by imitating what they do.
"Many children love to model their behavior after their parents."
Usage: To model something means to create a representation or imitation of it based on an original source. Use this verb when describing how someone copies another person's style or how an object is constructed after a specific design.
Derived from the Latin modulus meaning "small measure," this term originally referred to a standard or pattern used as a guide for imitation. It entered English via Old French and evolved to denote a representation of an object, person, or concept based on such a standard.