A model is a pattern, plan, representation (especially in miniature), or description designed to show the main object or workings of an object, system, or concept. A pattern, from the French patron, is a theme of recurring events or objects sometimes referred to as elements of a set Model may also refer to:

Abstractions, concepts, and theories:

• Model (abstract), an abstraction or conceptual object used in the creation of a predictive formula
• Causal model, an abstract model that uses cause and effect logic
• Mathematical model, an abstract model that uses mathematical language
• Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts
• Meta-modeling, a model of a model
• Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system
• Data model, a description of the structure of a database
• Scientific modelling, the process of generating abstract models
• The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles
• Model building (particle physics), the construction of new models beyond the Standard Model in particle physics
• Molecular modelling, methods and techniques to model the behaviour of molecules
• Geologic modelling, the applied science of creating computerized models of geologic features
• A pre-clinical development model of a biological process, used in biological or medical research
• Model Driven Engineering, the systematic use of models in engineering
• Morphological modelling, a problem-solving technique used for problems with which causal modelling does not function well
• Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical models
• Working Model, engineering software
• Model (economics), a theoretical construct representing economic processes
• Model (macroeconomics), an economic model representing a national or regional economy
• Business model, a framework expressing the business logic of a firm
• Model-view-controller, an architectural pattern in software engineering

As representations of objects:

• Model (physical), a physical representation of an object
• Solid modeling, study of unambiguous representations of the solid parts of an object
• Scale model, a replica or prototype of an object
• Model building, a hobby centered around construction of material replicas
• 3D model, a 3D polygonal representation of an object, usually displayed with a computer

In human and animal behavior

• An organism (or set of signals originating from it) that is mimicked by another. Scientific modelling is the process of generating abstract, conceptual, Graphical and or mathematical models. For other uses see Abstract In Philosophy it is commonly considered that every object is either abstract or concrete A causal model is an abstract model that uses cause and effect logic to describe the behaviour of a System. Note The term model has a different meaning in Model theory, a branch of Mathematical logic. In Mathematics, model theory is the study of (classes of mathematical structures such as groups, Fields graphs or even models This is the concept of metamodeling in Computer science and related disciplines A computer simulation, a computer model or a computational model is a Computer program, or network of computers that attempts to simulate an A data model is an Abstract model that describes how data is represented and accessed Scientific modelling is the process of generating abstract, conceptual, Graphical and or mathematical models. The Standard Model of Particle physics is a theory that describes three of the four known Fundamental interactions together with the Elementary particles In Particle physics, the term model building refers to a construction of new quantum field theories beyond the Standard Model that have Molecular modelling is a collective term that refers to theoretical methods and computational techniques to model or mimic the behaviour of Molecules The techniques Geologic modelling is the applied science of creating computerized representations of portions of the Earth's crust, especially oil Pre-clinical development is a stage of research that begins before Clinical trials (testing in humans can begin and during which important feasibility iterative testing and Model-driven engineering (MDE is a software development methodology which focuses on creating models or abstractions of something more tangible that describe the elements of a system Morphological analysis can refer to Morphological analysis (problem-solving or general morphological analysis a method developed by Fritz Zwicky for exploring Similitude is a concept used in the testing of engineering models. Working Model is an engineering simulation software product Virtual mechanical components such as springs ropes and motors are combine with objects in a A model in Macroeconomics is a logical mathematical and/or computational framework designed to describe the operation of a national or regional economy and especially the A business model is a term used for a broad range of informal and formal descriptions that are used by enterprises to represent various aspects of its business including its purpose offerings Model-view-controller ( MVC) is an architectural pattern used in Software engineering. See also Scale model A physical model is a smaller or larger physical copy of an object Solid modeling (or modelling) is the unambiguous representation of the solid parts of an object that is models of solid objects suitable for computer processing A scale model is a representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object. Model building as a Hobby involves the creation of models either from kits or from materials and components acquired by the builder In 3D computer graphics, 3D modeling is the process of developing a mathematical, wireframe representation of any three-dimensional object Biological mimicry occurs when a group of organisms the mimics, have
• Mental model, a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought process
• Modeling (NLP), a process in neuro-linguistic programming
• Modelling (psychology), learning by imitating or observing a person's behavior
• Role model, a person who serves as a behavioural or moral example to others

In occupations:

• Model (person), a person whose occupation is to function as a living prop, often to display products, e. A mental model is an explanation in someone's Thought process for how something works in the real world See also Observational learning Modeling in Psychology is a method used in certain techniques of Psychotherapy whereby the The term role model was introduced by Robert K Merton. Merton says that individuals compare themselves with "reference groups" of people who occupy the social A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising. g. a fashion model (see also supermodel) or promotional model. A model is a person who is posed or displayed for the purpose of Art, Fashion, or other products and Advertising. A supermodel is a highly-paid élite fashion model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in Haute couture and commercial modeling A promotional model is a person hired to drive Consumer demand for a product service brand or concept by directly interacting with consumers
• Model (art), a person who poses for purposes of art, for example in art school
• Fetish model, a model who wears the clothing and/or devices of sexual fetishes

In history and culture:

• Walther Model, German field marshal in World War II
• Movement for Democracy in Liberia, MoDeL
• Models (band), an alternative rock group from Australia
• Model (manhwa), a manhwa series by Lee So Young
• Models (film), a 1999 film by Ulrich Seidl
• "Model," a song by Avail from their 1994 album Dixie

In lighting:

• Modeling (lighting) means how a key light reveals the three dimensional form of a subject
• Modeling light, a continuous light source that visualizes the effect of a photographic flash

In geography:

• Model, Colorado, an unincorporated town in the United States
• Model (Poland) - a village in Poland in Masovia Voivodeship in Gostyniński county in Pacyna commune

See also

• Domain-specific modelling (DSM)
• General-purpose modeling (GPM)
• MTL
• Modeling languages
• MOF (for OMG software engineering models)
• Non-quantified modelling
• Unified Modeling Language (UML)
• Scientific modelling
• Software for molecular mechanics modeling

Art modeling involves the posing of a model, an often paid sometimes even professional human subject as an aid in creating a portrait or other work of Art A fetish model is a model who wears fetish clothing and/or devices Otto Moritz Walter Model ('modəl (24 January 1891 – 21 April 1945 was a German general and later field marshal during World War II. The Movement for Democracy in Liberia (MODEL was a rebel group in Liberia that became active in March 2003, launching attacks from Côte d'Ivoire. Models are an Alternative rock group from Melbourne, Australia, which formed in August 1978 and which went into hiatus in 1988 Model (모델 "Model" is a romantic thriller Manhwa created by Lee So-young (이소영 which follows Korean artist Jae through 7 volumes Ulrich Seidl (born November 24 1952 in Vienna) is an Austrian Film director, writer and producer Dixie is the second Album by Avail, released on Lookout! Records in 1994 The key light is the first and usually most important light that a Photographer, Cinematographer, or other scene composer will use in a lighting setup A flash is a device used in Photography that produces an instantaneous flash of artificial Light Model is an unincorporated town and a US Post Office in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. Domain-specific modeling (DSM is a Software engineering methodology for designing and developing systems most often IT systems such as Computer software General-Purpose Modeling ( GPM) is the systematic use of a General-Purpose Modeling language to represent the various facets of an object or a Presentation Ubiquitous transformations The notion of Model transformation is of central importance to Information Technology. A modeling language is any Artificial language that can be used to express Information or Knowledge or Systems in a Structure that The Meta-Object Facility ( MOF) is an Object Management Group (OMG standard for Model-driven engineering. Morphological analysis can refer to Morphological analysis (problem-solving or general morphological analysis a method developed by Fritz Zwicky for exploring Unified Modeling Language ( UML) is a standardized general-purpose Modeling language in the field of Software engineering. Scientific modelling is the process of generating abstract, conceptual, Graphical and or mathematical models. Short list of molecular mechanics programs Min - Optimization MD - Molecular Dynamics MC - Monte Carlo QM - Quantum mechanics

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