Construct vs. Model

Construct vs. Model — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Construct and Model

Constructnoun

Something constructed from parts.

The artwork was a construct of wire and tubes.Loops and conditional statements are constructs in computer programming.

Modelnoun

A person who serves as a subject for artwork or fashion, usually in the medium of photography but also for painting or drawing.

The beautiful model had her face on the cover of almost every fashion magazine imaginable.

Constructnoun

A concept or model.

Bohr's theoretical construct of the atom was soon superseded by quantum mechanics.

Modelnoun

A person, usually an attractive female, hired to show items or goods to the public, such as items given away as prizes on a TV game show.

Constructnoun

(genetics) A segment of nucleic acid, created artificially, for transplantation into a target cell or tissue.

Modelnoun

A representation of a physical object, usually in miniature.

The boy played with a model of a World War II fighter plane.
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Constructverb

(transitive) To build or form (something) by assembling parts.

We constructed the radio from spares.

Modelnoun

A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.

The computer weather model did not correctly predict the path of the hurricane.

Constructverb

(transitive) To build (a sentence, an argument, etc.) by arranging words or ideas.

A sentence may be constructed with a subject, verb and object.

Modelnoun

A style, type, or design.

He decided to buy the turbo engine model of the sports car.

Constructverb

To draw (a geometric figure) by following precise specifications and using geometric tools and techniques.

Construct a circle that touches each vertex of the given triangle.

Modelnoun

The structural design of a complex system.

The team developed a sound business model.
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Constructnoun

an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances

Modelnoun

A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.

He was a model of eloquence and virtue.British parliamentary democracy was seen as a model for other countries to follow.

Constructverb

make by combining materials and parts;

this little pig made his house out of strawSome eccentric constructed an electric brassiere warmer

Modelnoun

(logic) An interpretation function which assigns a truth value to each atomic proposition.

Constructverb

put together out of components or parts;

the company fabricates plastic chairsThey manufacture small toys

Modelnoun

(logic) An interpretation which makes a certain sentence true, in which case that interpretation is called a model of that sentence.

Constructverb

draw with suitable instruments and under specified conditions;

construct an equilateral triangle

Modelnoun

A particular style, design, or make of a particular product.

This year's model features four doors instead of two.

Constructverb

create by linking linguistic units;

construct a sentenceconstruct a paragraph

Modelnoun

(manufacturing) An identifier of a product given by its manufacturer (also called model number).

Constructverb

create by organizing and linking ideas, arguments, or concepts;

construct a proofconstruct an argument

Modelnoun

(medicine) An animal that is used to study a human disease or pathology.

Constructverb

reassemble mentally;

reconstruct the events of 20 years ago

Modelnoun

Any copy, or resemblance, more or less exact.

Modelnoun

(software architecture) In software applications using the model-view-controller design pattern, the part or parts of the application that manage the data.

Modeladjective

Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

Modelverb

(transitive) To display for others to see, especially in regard to wearing clothing while performing the role of a fashion model.

She modelled the shoes for her friends to see.

Modelverb

(transitive) To use as an object in the creation of a forecast or model.

They modelled the data with a computer to analyze the experiment’s results.

Modelverb

(transitive) To make a miniature model of.

He takes great pride in his skill at modeling airplanes.

Modelverb

(transitive) To create from a substance such as clay.

The sculptor modelled the clay into the form of a dolphin.

Modelverb

(intransitive) To make a model or models.

Modelverb

(intransitive) To be a model of any kind.

The actress used to model before being discovered by Hollywood.

Modelnoun

a simplified description of a complex entity or process;

the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems

Modelnoun

a type of product;

his car was an old model

Modelnoun

a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor;

the president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos

Modelnoun

representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

Modelnoun

something to be imitated;

an exemplar of successa model of clarityhe is the very model of a modern major general

Modelnoun

someone worthy of imitation;

every child needs a role model

Modelnoun

a representative form or pattern;

I profited from his example

Modelnoun

a woman who wears clothes to display fashions;

she was too fat to be a mannequin

Modelnoun

the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale)

Modelverb

plan or create according to a model or models

Modelverb

form in clay, wax, etc;

model a head with clay

Modelverb

assume a posture as for artistic purposes;

We don't know the woman who posed for Leonardo so often

Modelverb

display (clothes) as a mannequin;

model the latest fashion

Modelverb

create a representation or model of;

The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights

Modelverb

construct a model of;

model an airplane

Modeladjective

worthy of imitation;

exemplary behaviormodel citizens