modelling
gb/mˈɑdəlɪŋ/ us/mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
B1
English
modellkedés, modellmunka, modellezés, modellkészítés, matematikai modellezés, példamutatás, bemutatás, mintázás, agyagmintázás, agyagozás
NOUN
B1
1
modellkedés
B1
modellmunka
B2
Usage pattern:
[do/get into/start] modelling; modelling [career/work/job]
She did some modelling while she was at university.
Egyetemista korában modellkedett egy kicsit.
He was signed by a modelling agency after a street-casting event.
Egy utcai casting után leszerződtette egy modellügynökség.
Modelling can involve long photo shoots, early starts, and frequent travel.
Learner examples
She wants to get into modelling.
Szeretne belevágni a modellkedésbe.
He has a modelling job tomorrow.
Holnap modellmunkára megy.
Common mistake:
In American English, this is usually spelled "modeling". As an activity, it is usually uncountable: "She does modelling," not "She does a modelling."
Meaning
Working as a model
Collocations
fashion modelling
|photographic modelling
|commercial modelling
|catwalk modelling
|modelling career
|modelling work
|modelling job
|modelling agency
|modelling contract
|modelling portfolio
Synonyms
modeling (American spelling; same meaning.)
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posing (Focuses on standing or sitting for photos or art, not the whole profession.)
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fashion modelling (More specific to clothes and fashion work.)
Themes
fashion
|media
|work
|advertising
Definition
the job of being a fashion or photographic model
The work or activity of displaying clothes, products, or one's appearance as a model, especially for fashion, photography, or advertising.
NOUN
B2
2
modellezés
B2
Usage pattern:
modelling of [something]; [3D/digital/scale] modelling
The architects used digital modelling to test the shape of the roof.
Az építészek digitális modellezéssel tesztelték a tető formáját.
The hobby group teaches railway modelling to beginners.
A hobbikör kezdőknek tanítja a vasútmodellezést.
Good modelling helps designers spot problems before anything is built.
Learner examples
We used 3D modelling to design a chair.
Egy szék megtervezéséhez 3D modellezést használtunk.
He enjoys modelling old trains.
Szeret régi vonatok modelljeit készíteni.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse the process "modelling" with "a model", which is the object or representation produced.
Meaning
Making physical or digital models
Collocations
3D modelling
|digital modelling
|architectural modelling
|scale modelling
|railway modelling
|computer modelling
|product modelling
|geometric modelling
|character modelling
|modelling software
Synonyms
model-making (Often refers to making physical scale models.)
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prototyping (Usually means making an early working version of a product or design.)
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visualisation (Emphasizes showing or rendering the representation visually.)
Themes
design
|technology
|hobbies
|architecture
Definition
making a small, digital, or simplified version of something to show what it looks like
The activity of making a physical or digital representation of an object, place, design, or idea, often to show its form or structure.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
modelling of [a system/process/risk]; [statistical/climate/financial] modelling
Statistical modelling suggested that age was a major factor in the results.
A statisztikai modellezés arra utalt, hogy az életkor jelentős tényező volt az eredmények alakulásában.
Researchers used climate modelling to estimate future flood risks.
A kutatók klímamodellezéssel becsülték meg a jövőbeli árvízkockázatokat.
Financial modelling helped the company compare several growth plans.
Learner examples
The team used modelling to predict sales.
A csapat modellezéssel jelezte előre az eladásokat.
Climate modelling needs a lot of data.
A klímamodellezéshez sok adatra van szükség.
Common mistake:
Here, a model is a simplified representation of a system; it is not usually a small physical object.
Meaning
Model-based analysis or prediction
Collocations
statistical modelling
|mathematical modelling
|climate modelling
|financial modelling
|economic modelling
|predictive modelling
|computational modelling
|epidemiological modelling
|risk modelling
|scenario modelling
Synonyms
simulation (Often means running a model to see how a system changes over time.)
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forecasting (Focuses specifically on predicting future events or values.)
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analysis (Broader; not always based on a formal model.)
Antonyms
observation (Uses direct evidence from the real world rather than a constructed model.)
Themes
science
|data
|technology
|research
|business
Definition
using numbers, data, or computer programs to represent a real situation and predict what may happen
The process of using mathematical, statistical, or computer models to describe, analyse, or predict how something works.
NOUN
B2
4
Usage pattern:
modelling [behaviour/skills/a strategy] for [someone]
The teacher used modelling to show students how to plan an essay.
A tanár mintát adva mutatta meg a diákoknak, hogyan kell megtervezni egy esszét.
Parents influence children through modelling as well as through rules.
A szülők nemcsak szabályokkal, hanem példamutatással is hatnak a gyerekekre.
In therapy, modelling can help clients practise new social skills.
Learner examples
The coach used modelling to teach the move.
Az edző bemutatással tanította meg a mozdulatot.
Children learn a lot through modelling.
A gyerekek sokat tanulnak a példamutatásból.
Common mistake:
This sense is about learning by example, not about fashion modelling.
Meaning
Showing behavior to copy
Collocations
role modelling
|positive modelling
|teacher modelling
|peer modelling
|modelling behaviour
|modelling good practice
|modelling a strategy
|modelling social skills
Synonyms
demonstration (More general; can be a single act of showing how something is done.)
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role modelling (Emphasizes being an example for others to follow.)
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exemplification (More formal; means showing something by example.)
Themes
education
|psychology
|parenting
|training
Definition
showing someone how to do something or how to behave by doing it yourself
The practice of demonstrating a behaviour, skill, or attitude so that other people can learn by copying it.
NOUN
B2
5
Usage pattern:
modelling in [clay/wax]; [clay/wax] modelling
The class spent the afternoon on clay modelling.
Az osztály a délutánt agyagmintázással töltötte.
Wax modelling lets artists build up a figure before casting it in bronze.
A viaszmintázással a művészek megformálhatják az alakot, mielőtt bronzba öntenék.
The kit includes tools for modelling small details.
Learner examples
We did clay modelling at school.
Az iskolában agyagoztunk.
She likes modelling animals from soft clay.
Szeret állatokat formázni puha agyagból.
Common mistake:
"Modelling clay" is the material; "clay modelling" is the activity.
Meaning
Shaping clay or soft materials
Collocations
clay modelling
|wax modelling
|figure modelling
|modelling tools
|modelling paste
|modelling material
|modelling technique
|modelling clay
Synonyms
sculpting (Broader; can involve carving hard materials as well as shaping soft ones.)
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moulding (Emphasizes shaping a material, sometimes using a mould.)
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clay work (More informal and focused on clay.)
Themes
art
|crafts
|education
|hobbies
Definition
making shapes or figures from soft materials such as clay
The art or activity of shaping soft material such as clay, wax, or plasticine into forms or figures.
Grammar
Dictionary form
modelling
IPA
GB/mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
US/mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
mod - el - ling (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mod)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: modelling
- Plural: modelling, modellings
Expressions
3d modelling
1/d mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Creating digital 3D models
making a digital object that has height, width, and depth
Examples
- She learned 3D modelling to design characters for games.
- The studio uses 3D modelling to plan film sets before building them.
- 3D modelling software can turn a sketch into a detailed digital object.
Learner examples
- He is studying 3D modelling.
- We used 3D modelling for the house design.
climate modelling
1/klˈaɪmɪt mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Simulating climate systems
using computer models to study how the climate may change
Examples
- Climate modelling suggests that heatwaves may become more frequent in the region.
- The report compares several climate modelling scenarios.
- Better ocean data has improved climate modelling in recent years.
Learner examples
- Climate modelling studies future climate change.
- Scientists use climate modelling.
data modelling
1/dˈætə mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Designing data structures
planning the structure of data in a computer system
Examples
- Good data modelling makes the database easier to maintain.
- The project began with data modelling before any code was written.
- Data modelling showed that customer and account records needed separate tables.
Learner examples
- Data modelling helps us plan the database.
- She works in data modelling.
financial modelling
1/fɪnˈænʃəl mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
Building financial forecasts
using a spreadsheet or formulas to estimate money, costs, profits, or value
Examples
- The analyst spent the week doing financial modelling for the acquisition.
- Financial modelling can show how higher interest rates would affect the project.
- The course teaches valuation, forecasting, and financial modelling in Excel.
Learner examples
- She does financial modelling in Excel.
- Financial modelling helps compare two plans.
modelling agency
1/mˈɑdəlɪŋ ˈeɪd͡ʒənsi/
fixed phrase
Company for professional models
a company that helps models find work
Examples
- She sent her photos to a modelling agency in London.
- A good modelling agency should explain fees and contracts clearly.
- He signed with a modelling agency after his first campaign.
Learner examples
- She works with a modelling agency.
- The modelling agency found him a job.
modelling clay
1/mˈɑdəlɪŋ klˈeɪ/
fixed phrase
Soft clay for shaping
soft clay that you can shape with your hands
Examples
- The children made animals from modelling clay.
- This modelling clay stays soft, so it can be reused.
- The art room needs more modelling clay and wooden tools.
Learner examples
- I made a cat from modelling clay.
- The modelling clay is soft.
modelling portfolio
1/mˈɑdəlɪŋ pɔɹtfˈoʊlioʊ/
fixed phrase
Photos showing a model
a set of photos that a model uses to get work
Examples
- She updated her modelling portfolio with new studio shots.
- Most agencies ask to see a simple modelling portfolio before offering work.
- His modelling portfolio includes sportswear, formalwear, and close-up portraits.
Learner examples
- She sent her modelling portfolio to an agency.
- His modelling portfolio has ten photos.
predictive modelling
1/pɹɪdˈɪktɪv mˈɑdəlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
Predicting with statistical models
using data and models to predict what is likely to happen
Examples
- The bank uses predictive modelling to identify possible fraud.
- Predictive modelling helped the retailer estimate demand for the next quarter.
- The accuracy of predictive modelling depends heavily on the quality of the data.
Learner examples
- Predictive modelling can help predict sales.
- The company uses predictive modelling.