Model, models, or modeling can mean: An abstract (idea, theory, simulation) or smaller approximation of an object or system for testing. (Like a car, building or ship.)
Ideas, concepts or software
Business model
Model (abstract), an abstract or conceptual object used in the creation of math to predict its behavior Causal model Mathematical model Scientific model Model Driven Engineering, a software development technique based on abstract models Metamodeling, a model of a model Molecular modelling, used to mimic the behaviour of molecules Geologic modelling The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system, usually builds upon a mathematical model Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts Mental model, a person's way of thinking of an idea or thought process Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical models Working Model, engineering software
Physical or smaller objects
Model (physical), a physical representation of an object
Solid modelling, 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 Model (computer games), in 3D computer graphics, a computer generated image of a character or an object
Persons or occupations
Model (art), a person who poses for purposes of art, for example in art school (often known as an artist's model) Model (person), a person whose occupation is to display products, e.g. a fashion model Supermodel, a person who attains celebrity status through fashion modeling Promotional model, a person who advertises a product or service Role model, a person who serve as a good example to others
Other
Walther Model, German general in World War II
Movement for Democracy in Liberia, MoDeL
Models (band), an alternative rock group from Australia
Related pages
Models of nature
Modeling languages
General-purpose modeling (GPM) Domain-specific modelling (DSM) Meta-modeling