noun / verb / adjective
model
MAH-dul/ˈmɑːdl/
A representative example used to guide understanding or action.
The small model on the table represents the house outside.
Etymology
Latin modulus meant a small measure or standard. The English word first named a scaled likeness or design, then broadened to a pattern for imitation and a person serving as an artistic or display example.
In context
one example on this slide and that is a process model of neutral meaning there's no selection equilibrium meaning that the population size stays the same
More examples
- Scientists model the spread of disease to test prevention strategies.
- Her report serves as a model for the rest of us.
- He is a model student who always comes prepared.
Forms
model · models · modeled · modeling
modeler noun — A person who builds representations of things.
Similar words
- representation
- Emphasizes showing something, without necessarily serving as a guide.
- example
- May illustrate a point without being intended for imitation.
- prototype
- Usually an early working version built to test a design.