modeling
Pronunciation: [ˈmɒd.əl.ɪŋ]
Context: "art/design"
(noun) the act of creating a representation of something, like a person, building, or object. It’s like making a small version or a drawing of something to show how it looks.
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The students enjoyed modeling their clay figures in art class.
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The modeling project was not completed because the students were too distracted.
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What kind of modeling did you do in art class?
Context: "behavior"
(verb) to show someone how to do something by demonstrating or acting it out. This is helpful when you want someone to learn from watching you.
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The teacher was modeling the correct way to solve the math problem.
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He wasn't modeling good behavior when he ignored the rules.
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How can we start modeling positive behavior at school?
Context: "fashion"
(noun) the job of wearing clothes or accessories to show them off to others. Models walk on runways or pose for photos wearing different outfits.
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The modeling agency is looking for new faces for the fashion show.
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She decided not to pursue modeling because she didn't like being in front of cameras.
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What do you think it takes to succeed in modeling?
Context: "science"
(noun) a simplified version of something created to explain or make predictions about how that thing works, like in science experiments or computer simulations.
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The scientists used a computer modeling program to predict weather patterns.
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Without proper modeling, the experiment gave unclear results.
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What type of modeling can we use to understand climate change?