Definition of Modelling

Noun: modelling  mó-d(u)l-ing or mód-ling
Usage: Brit, Cdn (US: modeling)

1. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied
   - modeling [N. Amer], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)
   - model, modeling [N. Amer]
    
3. Sculpture produced by moulding
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn], molding [N. Amer], moulding [Brit, Cdn], modeling [N. Amer], clay sculpture

Verb: model (modelled,modelling, or [US] modeled,modeling)  mó-d(u)l

1. Plan or create according to a model or models
   - pattern
    
2. (art) form in clay, wax, etc
   "model a head with clay";
   - mold [N. Amer], mould [Brit, Cdn]
    
3. (art) assume a posture as for artistic purposes
   "We don't know the woman who modelled for Leonardo so often";
   - pose, sit, posture
    
4. Display (clothes) as a mannequin
   "model the latest fashion"
    
5. Create a representation or model of
   - simulate
    
6. Construct a model of
   "model an aeroplane";
   - mock up, prototype

See also:
modellers
models

Anagrams containing the word modelling

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