Model

Categories: Disambiguation

Model has many different meanings, depending on the context.

Models as abstractions or representations

• abstract model — theoretical representation of a phenomenon, e.g., Mathematical model.
• computer model — a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system. A good example of this is the models used for weather forecasting.
• mental model — a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought process.
• model theory — study of the representation of mathematical concepts.
• In neuro-linguistic programming, a model is a systematic unpacking and sequencing of the conscious and unconscious processes.
• Solid modelling — study of unambiguous representations of the solid parts of an object.
• The Standard Model — the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles.

Models as people

• artist model — in art school modelling, a person who poses for purposes of art.
• model — person whose occupation is to display clothing (eg. a "fashion model") or other personal items of artistic or aesthetic value, and who is often physically attractive; a model who attains celebrity status or is otherwise widely known is said to be a "supermodel".
• promotion model— promotes a product or service
• role model — person who acts as a behavioural or moral example to others.

Models as physical objects

• physical model — physical representation of an object; in engineering, similitude is used in the scientific testing of physical models.
• scale model — a replica or prototype of an object built as a hobby or for research.
• a particular version of a series of vehicles produced by an automobile manufacturer is known as a model.

Models in software

• model — in 3D computer graphics, the computer generated image of a character or an object; such models are commonly used in computer and video games.
• Model-based computing
• MoML
• Ptolemy Project
• CoSMIC

Specific people, groups and organisations with the name "Model"

• Model, Gen. Otto Moritz Walther, a German general in World War II.
• Models, an Australian rock band.
• MoDeL, the Movement for Democracy in Liberia.

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