model — meaning in English

English meaning

• model noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
• pattern noun A repeated design of shapes, colors, or lines, often decorative.
• template noun A pre-made pattern or shape used as a guide for making other objects.

Senses

model is used for these senses in English:

• model The structural design of a complex system.
• model (software architecture) In software applications using the model-view-controller design pattern, the part or parts of the application that manage the data.
• pattern Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline. [from 14th c.]
• template A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

model — full definition

1. noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.
2. noun A person hired to display clothing, products, or pose for artwork.
3. noun A particular design, type, or version of a product.
4. adj Serving as an excellent example; exemplary.
5. verb To work as a fashion or artist's model.

pattern — full definition

1. noun A repeated design of shapes, colors, or lines, often decorative.
2. noun A regular, repeated way that something happens, which can be recognized or used to predict what comes next.
3. noun A template or model used as a guide for making something, especially a garment.
4. verb To design or shape something after a model or example.

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