Definition of Modeling

1. Noun. Sculpture produced by molding.

Exact synonyms: Clay Sculpture, Mold, Molding, Mould, Moulding
Generic synonyms: Sculpture
Derivative terms: Model, Mold, Mold, Mold, Mould, Mould, Mould

2. Noun. A preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied.
Exact synonyms: Modelling, Molding, Moulding
Generic synonyms: Carving, Sculpture
Derivative terms: Model, Model, Mold, Mould

3. Noun. The act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale).
Exact synonyms: Model, Modelling
Generic synonyms: Representation
Specialized synonyms: Simulation
Derivative terms: Model, Model, Model, Model, Model

Definition of Modeling

1. n. The act or art of making a model from which a work of art is to be executed; the formation of a work of art from some plastic material. Also, in painting, drawing, etc., the expression or indication of solid form.

Definition of Modeling

1. Verb. (present participle of model) ¹

2. Noun. The art of sculpting models from clay etc. to create a representation of something. ¹

3. Noun. The representation of depth in a two-dimensional image. ¹

4. Noun. The profession of someone who models clothes. ¹

5. Noun. (mathematics) The construction and use of a computer model of a physical system. ¹

6. Noun. The learning of a new skill by copying other people. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Modeling

1. the treatment of volume in sculpture [n -S]

Medical Definition of Modeling

1. 1. In learning theory, the acquiring and learning of a new skill by observing and imitating that behaviour being performed by another individual. 2. In behaviour modification, a treatment procedure whereby the therapist or another significant person presents (models) the target behaviour which the learner is to imitate and make part of his repertoire. 3. A continuous process by which a bone is altered in size and shape during its growth by resorption and formation of bone at different sites and rates. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Modeling

model-organism
model number
model organism
model organisms
model solution
model solutions
modelbuilding
modeldom
modeled
modeler
modelers
modelesque
modeless
modelessness
modelicious
modeling (current term)
modeling clay
modeling composition
modeling compound
modeling plastic
modelings
modelisation
modelisations
modelist
modelists
modelization
modelizations
modelize
modelized
modelizer

Literary usage of Modeling

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Design and Analysis of Integrated Manufacturing Systems by W. Dale Compton (1988)
"modeling IN THE DESIGN PROCESS HERBERT B. VOELCKER ABSTRACT This paper ... This paper focuses on modeling tools for discrete-goods design (loosely defined ..."

2. Risk Assessment for Neurobehavioral Toxicity edited by Bernard Weiss, Jurg Elsner (1997)
"The Challenge of Mechanism-based modeling in Risk Assessment for Neurobehavioral End Points Dale Hattis Marsh Institute Center for Technology, Environment, ..."

3. Computer Models for Water-Resources Planning and Management: National Study by Ralph A. Wurbs (1997)
"Ground Water modeling Literature Ground water hydrology & hydraulics and ... Ground water modeling principles and practices are outlined in detail by Bear ..."

4. Public School Methods (1916)
"Repetition of former experiences with squirrel, modeling of squirrel and farm ... modeling of clay dish for food. modeling of carrots and heads of cabbage ..."

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