modeling

especially British, mod·el·ling

[mod-l-ing]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of modeling¹

First recorded in 1575–85; model + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

She is modeling for a 4% beat in the third quarter, with results bolstered by multiple tailwinds, including resilient economic data, a solid start from early reporters, positive guidance and a weaker U.S. dollar.

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It provides an unprecedented basis for ecological modeling, conservation prioritization, and cross-regional research on vulnerable island ecosystems.

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When it was all set and done, Mayfield picked up 27 yards after contact, on a play that the NFL’s modeling gave only a 3.7% chance of gaining a first down.

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But flood modeling has improved rapidly in the past decade.

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Perhaps they could rethink their encounter not as converting an opponent, but as modeling to relatives how to have a conversation about one’s values with a loved one whom they vehemently disagree with.

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