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modeling

[ mod-l-ing ]

noun

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


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of modeling1

First recorded in 1575–85; model + -ing 1
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She sang primarily in Spanish — a language she wasn’t fluent in — while adding in dashes of country-western style to her wardrobe, while modeling her performances after American pop stars like Janet Jackson and Madonna.

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However, with the forecast still a bit uncertain, the possibility for some heavy rainfall is not completely ruled out, according to the weather service modeling.

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Soon other cities began modeling themselves after L.A. rather than New York.

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The good news is this moment presents an urgent, insistent call for us to come together, forming novel and unlikely partnerships and solidarities, modeling a society of mutual aid, collaboration, and regard.

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Despite modeling for Hugo Boss, he asks me to check the tag of his pants when I ask him what brand they are.

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