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Model

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Model, models, or modeling may refer to: An abstract representation of a system from the modeler's viewpoint.

Abstractions, concepts or software

Model (abstract), an abstract or conceptual object used in the creation of a predictive formula
- Mathematical model
- Scientific modeling
  - Model Driven Engineering, a software development technique based on abstract models
  - Metamodeling, a model is written in the language of its unique metamodel
  - Molecular modelling, used to mimic the behaviour of molecules
  - The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles
  - Model building (particle physics)
- Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system, usually builds upon a mathematical model
Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts
Mental model, a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought process
Modeling (NLP), a process in neuro-linguistic programming
Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical models
Analogical models

Model (physical), a physical representation of an object
Solid modelling, 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
Model (computer games), in 3D computer graphics, a computer generated image of a character or an object

Model (art), a person who poses for purposes of art, for example in art school (often known as an artist's model)
Model (person), a person whose occupation is to display products, eg. a fashion model
- Supermodel, a person who attains celebrity status through high fashion/commercial modeling
Promotional model, a person who promotes a product or service
Role model, a person who serves as a behavioural or moral example to others