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modeling

[ mod-l-ing ]

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noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of modeling¹

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

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“Some of our internal modeling suggests that there’s billions of dollars in annual reoccurring revenue” that could be generated by these projects, Lamm said.

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When I was 21, I took time off dance and went back to Poland, where I started modeling, which led me to acting, which I studied for three years.

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For two jaw-dropping hours, Gaga performed a masterclass in modeling pop music into high art, one that surpassed even her most famous live performances and ostentatious world tours.

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“Let the people together work a cure,” he proclaims, modeling the principle that decisions ultimately belonged to the people rather than a monarch.

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Fashion model Lucy Markovic, who first gained popularity as a competitor on “Australia’s Next Top Model” before professionally modeling for luxury brands including Givenchy and Versace, has died.

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