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modeling

noun
1
The profession of posing for fashion, art, or advertising.
"She got into modeling after being scouted at a mall."
2
The process of creating a representation or simulation of something, especially with a computer.
"The team used 3D modeling to design the new engine part."

How to Use Modeling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the profession of showing off clothes/products, or the process of building a representation of something (often digital).

UK vs US

American English spells it "modeling"; British English uses "modelling," with a doubled "l."

Common pairings
3D modeling fashion modeling data modeling

Word Forms

modelings plural

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