1. The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
   "The architect created a detailed modelling of the proposed building";
   - model, modeling [US]
    
2. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
   "The artist's modelling in clay helped visualize the final bronze sculpture";
   - modeling [US], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. Sculpture produced by moulding
   "The artist's modelling captured the subject's likeness with remarkable detail";
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn], modeling [US], clay sculpture

1. Plan or create according to a model or models
   "The architect modeled the new building after classical Greek temples";
   - pattern
    
2. Create a representation or simulation of
   "Scientists modelled the spread of the disease";
   - simulate
    
3. Construct a model in the likeness of
   "model an aeroplane";
   - mock up, prototype
    
4. Form in clay, wax, etc
   "model a head with clay";
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
5. Assume a posture as for artistic purposes
   "We don't know the woman who modelled for Leonardo so often"; "The model postured for the painting";
   - pose, sit, posture [archaic]
    
6. Display (clothes) as a mannequin
   "model the latest fashion"

Derived forms: modellings

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: Modelling