Noun: modeling mó-d(u)l-ing or mód-ling
Usage: US (elsewhere: modelling)
Usage: US (elsewhere: modelling)
- The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
"3D modeling has revolutionized product design";
- model, modelling [Brit, Cdn]
- A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
"The artist's modeling in clay helped visualize the final bronze sculpture";
- modelling [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn]
- Sculpture produced by molding
"The artist's modeling captured the subject's likeness with remarkable detail";
- mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn], clay sculpture, modelling [Brit, Cdn]
- Plan or create according to a model or models
"The architect modeled the new building after classical Greek temples";
- pattern
- Create a representation or simulation of
- simulate
- Construct a model in the likeness of
"model an airplane";
- mock up, prototype
- Form in clay, wax, etc
"model a head with clay";
- mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn]
- Assume a posture as for artistic purposes
"The model postured for the painting";
- pose, sit, posture [archaic]
- Display (clothes) as a mannequin
"model the latest fashion"
Derived forms: modelings
Type of: carving, copy, display, exhibit, expose, forge, form, imitate, interpret, mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], recreate, re-create, represent, representation, sculpture, shape, simulate, work
Encyclopedia: Modeling
Model, Masovian Voivodeship