Model

A model is a pattern, plan, representation (especially in miniature), or description designed to show the main object or workings of an object, system, or concept. Model may also refer to:

Abstractions, concepts, and theories:

Model (abstract), an abstraction or conceptual object used in the creation of a predictive formula
Causal model, an abstract model that uses cause and effect logic
Mathematical model, an abstract model that uses mathematical language
Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts
Meta-modeling, a model of a model
Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system
Data model, a description of the structure of a database
Scientific modelling, the process of generating abstract models
The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles
Model building (particle physics), the construction of new models beyond the Standard Model in particle physics
Molecular modelling, methods and techniques to model the behaviour of molecules
Geologic modelling, the applied science of creating computerized models of geologic features
A pre-clinical development model of a biological process, used in biological or medical research
Model Driven Engineering, the systematic use of models in engineering
Morphological modelling, a problem-solving technique used for problems with which causal modelling does not function well
Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical models
Working Model, engineering software
Model (economics), a theoretical construct representing economic processes
Model (macroeconomics), an economic model representing a national or regional economy
Business model, a framework expressing the business logic of a firm
Model-view-controller, an architectural pattern in software engineering

As representations of objects:

Model (physical), a physical representation of an object
Solid modeling, study of unambiguous representations of the solid parts of an object
Scale model, a replica or prototype of an object
Model building, a hobby centered around construction of material replicas
3D model, a 3D polygonal representation of an object, usually displayed with a computer

In human and animal behavior

An organism (or set of signals originating from it) that is mimicked by another.
Mental model, a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought process
Modeling (NLP), a process in neuro-linguistic programming
Modelling (psychology), learning by imitating or observing a person's behavior
Role model, a person who serves as a behavioural or moral example to others

In occupations:

Model (person), a person whose occupation is to function as a living prop, often to display products, e.g. a fashion model (see also supermodel) or promotional model.
Model (art), a person who poses for purposes of art, for example in art school
Fetish model, a model who wears the clothing and/or devices of sexual fetishes

In history and culture:

Walther Model, German field marshal in World War II
Movement for Democracy in Liberia, MoDeL
Models (band), an alternative rock group from Australia
Model (manhwa), a manhwa series by Lee So Young
Models (film), a 1999 film by Ulrich Seidl
"Model," a song by Avail from their 1994 album Dixie

In lighting:

Modeling (lighting) means how a key light reveals the three dimensional form of a subject
Modeling light, a continuous light source that visualizes the effect of a photographic flash

In geography:

Model, Colorado, an unincorporated town in the United States
Model (Poland) - a village in Poland in Masovia Voivodeship in Gostyniński county in Pacyna commune

See also