A Quick and Simple Dictionary

model

1. Noun.  A person who serves as a subject for artwork or fashion, usually in the medium of photography but also for painting or drawing.
2. Noun.  A miniature representation of a physical object.
3. Noun.  A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.
4. Noun.  A style, type, or design.
5. Noun.  The structural design of a complex system.
6. Noun.  A praiseworthy example to be copied, with or without modifications.
7. Noun.  (logic) An interpretation function which assigns a truth value to each atomic proposition.
8. Noun.  A particular style, design, or make of a particular product.
9. Noun.  (manufacturing) An identifier of a product given by its manufacturer (also called model number).
10. Adjective.  Worthy of being a model; exemplary.
11. Verb.  (transitive) To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.
12. Verb.  (transitive) To use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model.
13. Verb.  (transitive) To make a miniature model of.
14. Verb.  (transitive) To create from a substance such as clay.
15. Verb.  (intransitive) To make a model or models.
16. Verb.  (intransitive) To be a model of any kind.