modeling

[ mod-l-ing ]

noun

1. the act, art, or profession of a person who models.
2. the process of producing sculptured form with some plastic material, as clay.
3. the technique of rendering the illusion of volume on a two-dimensional surface by shading.
4. the treatment of volume, as the turning of a form, in sculpture.
5. the representation, often mathematical, of a process, concept, or operation of a system, often implemented by a computer program.
6. Also called imitation. Psychology. therapy in which a particular behavior is elicited by the observation of similar behavior in others.

Word History and Origins

Origin of modeling¹

First recorded in 1575–85; model + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

"We human beings are living in this boundary layer, so understanding and accurately modeling it is essential for storm forecasting and hazard preparedness," said author Qiusheng Li.

From Science Daily

Instead of studying cells in a lab dish, the scientists used advanced computer modeling to analyze how molecular networks inside ciliate and mammalian cells respond to different patterns of stimulation.

From Science Daily

The British '90s supermodel is known for her young start in the industry after she was scouted by a modeling agency at 15.

From Salon

Karamched uses modeling, mathematical analysis and computer simulations to understand and solve problems in neuroscience and cell biology.

From Science Daily

Gold added that the exploratory modeling methodology also provides a roadmap for other work exploring drought vulnerability in institutionally complex river basins across the globe.

From Science Daily

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