a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object
نمونه, ماکت
2
A1
something such as a text or a system that can be used as an example for other people to copy
الگو, نمونه
Look at the writing model on page 58.
a model text/essay
The nation's constitution provided a model that other countries followed.
Different funding models are used in schools.
3
a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of something
الگو, نمونه, سرمشق, معیار
It was a model of clarity.
He's a model student.
a model farm
see also role model
4
A2
a person whose job is to wear and show new styles of clothes and be photographed wearing them
مدل, مانکن
She had a successful career as a fashion model.
He was a former male model who became a movie star.
see also glamour model
5
a person who is employed to be painted, drawn, photographed, etc. by an artist or photographer
مدل, مانکن, مدل هنری, عارض هنری
The model sits for me for three hours every day.
6
B1
a particular design or type of product
مدل, نوع
The latest models will be on display at the motor show.
7
B2
a way of running a business, based on a particular way of getting the money you need and identifying and reaching your customers; a type of business model
مدل کسبوکار, الگوی تجاری, مدل تجاری
They may abandon the traditional cooperative model.
Under a subscription model, consumers will typically pay a monthly fee to access the online library.
8
B2
a simple description of a system, used for explaining how something works or calculating what might happen, etc.
مدل, الگو, نمونه
the standard economic model of supply and demand
to propose/construct/test a model
She developed a computer model to help farmers with pest control.
a mathematical model for determining the safe level of pesticides in food
According to this model, by the middle of the century temperatures will rise by 1–3℃.
see also large language model
verb
B2
OPAL
1
B2
to create a copy or description of an activity, a situation, etc. so that you can study it before dealing with the real thing
مدلسازی کردن, شبیهسازی کردن
synonym simulate
2
to represent something, especially in a diagram
مدل کردن, مدلسازی کردن, شبیهسازی کردن
This finite set of data can be modelled by a growth curve.
3
to shape clay, etc. in order to make something
شکل دادن, مدل سازی کردن
a statue modelled in bronze
a simple souvenir, modelled in the shape of a horse
4
to wear clothes in order to show them to people who might want to buy them
مدل شدن, مانکن کردن, مدل کردن, نمایش پوشاک دادن, نمایش دادن لباس
The wedding gown is being modelled for us by the designer's daughter.
Brad and Cindy are modelling chunky knitwear on the beach.
5
to work as a model for an artist or in the fashion industry
مدل بودن, مانکن بودن
Ralph's been modelling since he was 16.
6
to set an example of behaviour that you want other people to copy
الگو بودن, سرمشق قرار دادن, سرمشق دادن
Managers must model behaviour that is open and vulnerable.
Teachers may need to model appropriate discussion behaviours.