Definitions for modeling

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modeling mod·el·ing

Spelling: [mod-l-ing]

IPA: /ˈmɒd l ɪŋ/

Modeling is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 356 anagrams from letters in modeling (degilmno).

Definitions for modeling

noun

1. the act, art, or profession of a person who models.
2. the process of producing sculptured form with some plastic material, as clay.
3. the technique of rendering the illusion of volume on a two-dimensional surface by shading.
4. the treatment of volume, as the turning of a form, in sculpture.
5. the representation, often mathematical, of a process, concept, or operation of a system, often implemented by a computer program.
6. Also called imitation. Psychology. therapy in which a particular behavior is elicited by the observation of similar behavior in others.
7. a standard or example for imitation or comparison.
8. a representation, generally in miniature, to show the construction or appearance of something.
9. an image in clay, wax, or the like, to be reproduced in more durable material.
10. a person or thing that serves as a subject for an artist, sculptor, writer, etc.
11. a person whose profession is posing for artists or photographers.
12. a person employed to wear clothing or pose with a product for purposes of display and advertising.
13. a style or design of a particular product:
14. a pattern or mode of structure or formation.
15. a typical form or style.
16. a simplified representation of a system or phenomenon, as in the sciences or economics, with any hypotheses required to describe the system or explain the phenomenon, often mathematically.
17. Zoology. an animal that is mimicked in form or color by another.

adjective

1. serving as an example or model:
2. worthy to serve as a model; exemplary:
3. being a small or miniature version of something:

verb (used with object)

1. to form or plan according to a model.
2. to give shape or form to; fashion.
3. to make a miniature model of.
4. to fashion in clay, wax, or the like.
5. to simulate (a process, concept, or the operation of a system), commonly with the aid of a computer.
6. to display to other persons or to prospective customers, especially by wearing:
7. to use or include as an element in a larger construct:

verb (used without object)

1. to make models.
2. to produce designs in some plastic material.
3. to assume a typical or natural appearance, as the parts of a drawing in progress.
4. to serve or be employed as a model.

Origin of modeling

First recorded in 1575-85; model + -ing¹

Examples for modeling

I was thinking about retiring from modeling, but spending that time with them rekindled that bug.

Bowman claimed her modeling agent introduced her to Cosby in 1985 at a Denver comedy club.

The modeling room's open, and you can always see the antique.

She began her career as a model at the age of thirteen, modeling for Dolce & Gabbana and Dior.

I've tried so hard to get on with the modeling—for I do love it—but it just seems as though I couldn't.

How did you make the transition from pro surfer to modeling?

The modeling room has remained in charge of Mr. Cosmos Mindeleff.

She seemed so troubled about the modeling—bless her dear heart!

She says her modeling agency landed her an audition, and she got the job.

I thickened to the consistency of modeling clay with plaster of paris.