Model may have several meanings.

Abstractions, concepts or software

• Model (abstract), a conceptual or theoretical representation of a phenomenon
  • Mathematical model
• Model (computer games), in 3D computer graphics, the computer generated image of a character or an object
• Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system
• Mental model, a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought process
• Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts
• Modeling (NLP), a process in neuro-linguistic programming
• Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical models
• Solid modelling, study of unambiguous representations of the solid parts of an object
• The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles

Physical objects

• Model (physical), a physical representation of an object
• Scale model, a replica or prototype of an object

Persons or occupations

• 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 model who attains celebrity status
• Promotional model, a person who promotes a product or service
• Role model, a person who serves as a behavioural or moral example to others

Or

• Walther Model, German general in World War II
• Movement for Democracy in Liberia, MoDeL
• Models (band), an alternative rock group Australia

See also

• Modeling
• Modeling languages
• Scientific modeling