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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.
  • shape noun The outline or form of something, defined by its outer edges or surface.
  • type noun A category or class of things that share particular features.

Senses

型 is used for these senses in English:

  • pattern Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline. [from 14th c.]
  • shape A graphical representation of an object's form or its external boundary, outline, or external surface.
  • type (mathematics) A part of the partition of the object domain of a logical theory (which due to the existence of such partition, would be called a typed theory). (Note: this corresponds to the notion of "data type" in computing theory.)

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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