Model
a model (noun) -
a. an copy of something that looks and works like the real thing, that you can use to help you build more copies
b. a representation of a system being used that can copied by others (for example an economic or political model)
c. a good example for others to follow
to model x on y (verb) - to make x so it is similar to y, to immitate y when you are making x
Example sentences:
* Architects often build a model of a house before they start construction.
* Before we build the real thing, we should construct a working model.
* A model is often smaller than the thing that it represents.
* Darwin put forward a model of human evolution.
* Perhaps I could interest you in the deluxe model? (Salesperson)
* No, I want to save money, so I'll just buy the standard model. (Customer)
* The system we've adopted is closely modeled on one used in American hospitals.
* There will soon be a program for one school in a local area to be a model for all the rest.
* They sell several different models of one basic product, a vaccuum cleaner.
* She bought a plastic model of a dog because she wouldn't see her dog while she was on her long trip.
* The rural hospitals in this country were made into a model for other African countries.
* Please give me the model name and number of the product you wish to order from the catalogue.
* First we will build a computer model of the machine accurate enough to thoroughly test it to make sure it works.
