modelling
Working as a model
the job of being a fashion or photographic model
[do/get into/start] modelling; modelling [career/work/job]
- She did some modelling while she was at university.
- He was signed by a modelling agency after a street-casting event.
- Modelling can involve long photo shoots, early starts, and frequent travel.
- She wants to get into modelling.
- He has a modelling job tomorrow.
Making physical or digital models
making a small, digital, or simplified version of something to show what it looks like
modelling of [something]; [3D/digital/scale] modelling
- The architects used digital modelling to test the shape of the roof.
- The hobby group teaches railway modelling to beginners.
- Good modelling helps designers spot problems before anything is built.
- We used 3D modelling to design a chair.
- He enjoys modelling old trains.
Model-based analysis or prediction
using numbers, data, or computer programs to represent a real situation and predict what may happen
modelling of [a system/process/risk]; [statistical/climate/financial] modelling
- Statistical modelling suggested that age was a major factor in the results.
- Researchers used climate modelling to estimate future flood risks.
- Financial modelling helped the company compare several growth plans.
- The team used modelling to predict sales.
- Climate modelling needs a lot of data.
Showing behavior to copy
showing someone how to do something or how to behave by doing it yourself
modelling [behaviour/skills/a strategy] for [someone]
- The teacher used modelling to show students how to plan an essay.
- Parents influence children through modelling as well as through rules.
- In therapy, modelling can help clients practise new social skills.
- The coach used modelling to teach the move.
- Children learn a lot through modelling.
Shaping clay or soft materials
making shapes or figures from soft materials such as clay
modelling in [clay/wax]; [clay/wax] modelling
- The class spent the afternoon on clay modelling.
- Wax modelling lets artists build up a figure before casting it in bronze.
- The kit includes tools for modelling small details.
- We did clay modelling at school.
- She likes modelling animals from soft clay.
- Base: modelling
- Plural: modelling, modellings
3d modelling
1Creating digital 3D models
making a digital object that has height, width, and depth
- 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.
climate modelling
1Simulating climate systems
using computer models to study how the climate may change
- 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.
data modelling
1Designing data structures
planning the structure of data in a computer system
- 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.
financial modelling
1Building financial forecasts
using a spreadsheet or formulas to estimate money, costs, profits, or value
- 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.
modelling agency
1Company for professional models
a company that helps models find work
- 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.
modelling clay
1Soft clay for shaping
soft clay that you can shape with your hands
- 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.
modelling portfolio
1Photos showing a model
a set of photos that a model uses to get work
- 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.
predictive modelling
1Predicting with statistical models
using data and models to predict what is likely to happen
- 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.