Make vs. Model

Main Difference

The words make and model are often used together when we usually ask for general information about any product or something. 'Can you tell me about the make and model of the phone you have', it is an example that how both the words are being used in sentence simultaneous when acquiring about a specif thing . Both these words can easily be differentiated. Make refers to the manufacturer or maker of the product, it is the name of the company or the one who has produced the product or thing, whereas model is the specific number or name of the product given by the manufacturer so one can easily differentiate between the particular and other products of the similar company. The model ends up confusion of customers with assigning a name or number to every of the product amid wide range of products.

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

Make vs. Model

Make refers to the manufacturer or maker of the product, it is the name of the company or the one who has produced the product or thing, whereas model is the specific number or name of the product given by the manufacturer so one can easily differentiate between the particular and other products of the similar company.

Make vs. Model

The model ends up confusion of customers with assigning a name or number to every of the product amid wide range of products.

Make vs. Model

Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda City or Honda Vezel; Honda is the make in these cases whereas other one are the model-name that are represented through alphabets. Nokia 1112, Nokia 1110, Nokia 3310, Nokia is the make in these cases, whereas the other one are the model name that are represented through numeric values.

Makeverb

(transitive) To create.

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.

Makeverb

To build, construct, or produce.

We made a bird feeder for our yard.I'll make a man out of him yet.
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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.

Makeverb

To write or compose.

I made a poem for her wedding.He made a will.

Modelnoun

A representation of a physical object, usually in miniature.

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

Makeverb

To bring about; to effect or produce by means of some action.

make warThey were just a bunch of ne'er-do-wells who went around making trouble for honest men.

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.

Makeverb

(religious) To create as, earth, heaven, stars, etc.

God made earth and heaven.
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Modelnoun

A style, type, or design.

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

Makeverb

To behave, to act.

To make like a deer caught in the headlights.They made nice together, as if their fight never happened.He made as if to punch him, but they both laughed and shook hands.

Modelnoun

The structural design of a complex system.

The team developed a sound business model.

Makeverb

(intransitive) To tend; to contribute; to have effect; with for or against.

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.

Makeverb

To constitute.

They make a cute couple.This makes the third infraction.One swallow does not a summer make.

Modelnoun

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

Makeverb

To interpret.

I don’t know what to make of it.

Modelnoun

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

Makeverb

To bring into success.

This company is what made you.She married into wealth and so has it made.

Modelnoun

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

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

Makeverb

To cause to be.

The citizens made their objections clear.This might make you a bit woozy.Did I make myself heard?Scotch will make you a man.

Modelnoun

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

Makeverb

To cause to appear to be; to represent as.

Modelnoun

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

Makeverb

To cause (to do something); to compel (to do something).

You're making her cry.I was made to feel like a criminal.

Modelnoun

Any copy, or resemblance, more or less exact.

Makeverb

To force to do.

The teacher made the student study.Don’t let them make you suffer.

Modelnoun

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

Makeverb

To indicate or suggest to be.

His past mistakes don’t make him a bad person.

Modeladjective

Worthy of being a model; exemplary.

Makeverb

To cover neatly with bedclothes.

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.

Makeverb

To recognise, identify.

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.

Makeverb

To arrive at a destination, usually at or by a certain time.

We should make Cincinnati by 7 tonight.

Modelverb

(transitive) To make a miniature model of.

He takes great pride in his skill at modeling airplanes.

Makeverb

To proceed (in a direction).

They made westward over the snowy mountains.Make for the hills! It's a wildfire!They made away from the fire toward the river.

Modelverb

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

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

Makeverb

(transitive) To cover (a given distance) by travelling.

Modelverb

(intransitive) To make a model or models.

Makeverb

(transitive) To move at (a speed).

The ship could make 20 knots an hour in calm seas.This baby can make 220 miles an hour.

Modelverb

(intransitive) To be a model of any kind.

The actress used to model before being discovered by Hollywood.

Makeverb

To appoint; to name.

Modelnoun

a simplified description of a complex entity or process;

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

Makeverb

To induct into the Mafia or a similar organization (as a made man).

Modelnoun

a type of product;

his car was an old model

Makeverb

To defecate or urinate.

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

Makeverb

(transitive) To earn, to gain (money, points, membership or status).

They hope to make a bigger profit.He didn't make the choir after his voice changed.She made ten points in that game.

Modelnoun

representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale)

Makeverb

(transitive) To pay, to cover (an expense); chiefly used after expressions of inability.

Modelnoun

something to be imitated;

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

Makeverb

To compose verses; to write poetry; to versify.

Modelnoun

someone worthy of imitation;

every child needs a role model

Makeverb

To enact; to establish.

Modelnoun

a representative form or pattern;

I profited from his example

Makeverb

To develop into; to prove to be.

She'll make a fine president.

Modelnoun

a woman who wears clothes to display fashions;

she was too fat to be a mannequin

Makeverb

To form or formulate in the mind.

make plansmade a questionable decision

Modelnoun

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

Makeverb

To perform a feat.

make a leapmake a passmake a u-turn

Modelverb

plan or create according to a model or models

Makeverb

(obsolete) To act in a certain manner; to have to do; to manage; to interfere; to be active; often in the phrase to meddle or make.

Modelverb

form in clay, wax, etc;

model a head with clay

Makeverb

(obsolete) To increase; to augment; to accrue.

Modelverb

assume a posture as for artistic purposes;

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

Makeverb

(obsolete) To be engaged or concerned in.

Modelverb

display (clothes) as a mannequin;

model the latest fashion

Makeverb

To cause to be (in a specified place), used after a subjective what.

Modelverb

create a representation or model of;

The pilots are trained in conditions simulating high-altitude flights

Makeverb

To take the virginity of.

Modelverb

construct a model of;

model an airplane

Makenoun

(often of a car) Brand or kind; often paired with model. t

What make of car do you drive?

Modeladjective

worthy of imitation;

exemplary behaviormodel citizens

Makenoun

How a thing is made; construction. s

Makenoun

Origin of a manufactured article; manufacture. s

The camera was of German make.

Makenoun

(uncountable) Quantity produced, especially of materials. s

Makenoun

(dated) The act or process of making something, especially in industrial manufacturing. s

Makenoun

A person's character or disposition. s

Makenoun

(bridge) The declaration of the trump for a hand.

Makenoun

(physics) The closing of an electrical circuit. s

Makenoun

(computing) A software utility for automatically building large applications, or an implementation of this utility.

Makenoun

(slang) Recognition or identification, especially from police records or evidence. s

Makenoun

Past or future target of seduction (usually female). s

Makenoun

A promotion.

Makenoun

A home-made project

Makenoun

(basketball) A made basket.

Makenoun

(dialectal) Mate; a spouse or companion.

Makenoun

A halfpenny.

Makenoun

a recognizable kind;

there's a new brand of hero in the movies nowwhat make of car is that?

Makenoun

the act of mixing cards haphazardly

Makeverb

engage in;

make love, not warmake an effortdo researchdo nothingmake revolution

Makeverb

give certain properties to something;

get someone madShe made us look sillyHe made a fool of himself at the meetingDon't make this into a big dealThis invention will make you a millionaireMake yourself clear

Makeverb

make or cause to be or to become;

make a mess in one's officecreate a furor

Makeverb

cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner;

The ads induced me to buy a VCRMy children finally got me to buy a computerMy wife made me buy a new sofa

Makeverb

give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally;

cause a commotionmake a stircause an accident

Makeverb

create or manufacture a man-made product;

We produce more cars than we can sellThe company has been making toys for two centuries

Makeverb

make, formulate, or derive in the mind;

I draw a line heredraw a conclusiondraw parallelsmake an estimateWhat do you make of his remarks?

Makeverb

compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way;

People cannot be made to integrate just by passing a law!Heat makes you sweat

Makeverb

create by artistic means;

create a poemSchoenberg created twelve-tone musicPicasso created CubismAuden made verses

Makeverb

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages;

How much do you make a month in your new job?She earns a lot in her new jobthis merger brought in lots of moneyHe clears $5,000 each month

Makeverb

create or design, often in a certain way;

Do my room in blueI did this piece in wood to express my love for the forest

Makeverb

to compose or represent:

This wall forms the background of the stage settingThe branches made a roofThis makes a fine introduction

Makeverb

reach a goal, e.g.,

make the first teamWe made it!She may not make the grade

Makeverb

be or be capable of being changed or made into;

He makes a great hostHe will make a fine father

Makeverb

make by shaping or bringing together constituents;

make a dressmake a cakemake a wall of stones

Makeverb

perform or carry out;

make a decisionmake a movemake advancesmake a phone call

Makeverb

make by combining materials and parts;

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

Makeverb

change from one form into another;

make water into winemake lead into goldmake clay into bricks

Makeverb

act in a certain way so as to acquire;

make friendsmake enemies

Makeverb

charge with a function; charge to be;

She was named Head of the CommitteeShe was made president of the club

Makeverb

achieve a point or goal;

Nicklaus had a 70The Brazilian team got 4 goalsShe made 29 points that day

Makeverb

reach a destination, either real or abstract;

We hit Detroit by noonThe water reached the doorstepWe barely made it to the finish lineI have to hit the MAC machine before the weekend starts

Makeverb

institute, enact, or establish;

make laws

Makeverb

carry out or commit;

make a mistakecommit a faux-pas

Makeverb

add up to;

four and four make eight

Makeverb

form by assembling individuals or constituents;

Make a quorumThe branches made a roof

Makeverb

organize or be responsible for;

hold a receptionhave, throw, or make a partygive a course

Makeverb

prepare for eating by applying heat;

Cook me dinner, pleasecan you make me an omelette?fix breakfast for the guests, please

Makeverb

put in order or neaten;

make the bedmake up a room

Makeverb

head into a specified direction;

The escaped convict took to the hillsWe made for the mountains

Makeverb

have a bowel movement;

The dog had made in the flower beds

Makeverb

undergo fabrication or creation;

This wool makes into a nice sweater

Makeverb

be suitable for;

Wood makes good furniture

Makeverb

amount to;

This salary increase makes no difference to my standard of living

Makeverb

constitute the essence of;

Clothes make the man

Makeverb

appear to begin an activity;

He made to speak but said nothing i the endShe made a if to say hello to us

Makeverb

proceed along a path;

work one's way through the crowdmake one's way into the forest

Makeverb

reach in time;

We barely made the plane

Makeverb

gather and light the materials for;

make a fire

Makeverb

induce to have sex;

Harry finally seduced SallyDid you score last night?Harry made Sally

Makeverb

assure the success of;

A good review by this critic will make your play!

Makeverb

represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like;

She makes like an actress

Makeverb

consider as being;

It wasn't the problem some people made it

Makeverb

calculate as being;

I make the height about 100 feet

Makeverb

cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable;

make my day

Makeverb

favor the development of;

Practice makes the winner

Makeverb

develop into;

He will make a splendid father!

Makeverb

behave in a certain way;

make merry

Makeverb

eliminate urine;

Again, the cat had made on the expensive rug

Comparison Chart

MakeModel
Make refers to the manufacturer or maker of the product, it is the name of the company or the one who has produced the product or thing.Model is the specific number or name of the product given by the manufacturer so one can easily differentiate between the particular and other products of the similar company.
Name
Generally it is a name.It can be both, name or number.
Example
Samsung, Nokia, Huawei, LGNokia 1112, Nokia 1110, Nokia 3310. The numeric values are the model name.

What is Make?

Make refers to the company name which makes that specific product . For instance, Samsung S7 is the latest phone, when we will talk about the make of this phone, we will name ‘Samsung’ and when we will talk about Samsung’s variant or models we will say ‘S7’. As we know that make means creating, putting parts together or combining substances or forming, though when it is about the make of a certain product it asks about the maker or creator of it. Generally the make is the alphabetic name that the company goes with in the market. Many people misinterpret make as the place of manufacturing or the people making it, it is actually about the company, which created this product and brought this in market. For instance: If Nokia gets manufacturation of phone from Samsung employees, the make of the phone will still be widely called ‘Nokia’.

What is Model?

Model is the specific name or number of the product that is kept by the company so it can be easily differentiated it between the other products of the company. For Example: If you want to take any phone of Huawei company without knowing the specific model, you can get confuse as their might be hundred of phones (models) by Huawei, though if you know about the specific model like P8 than you can easily get the phone just by telling that you want ‘Huawei P8’. One can’t easily get the product of the specific company without knowing the model name, which is typically consists of alphabets along with numeric value. For instance: Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda City or Honda Vezel; Honda is the make in these cases whereas other one are the model-name that are represented through alphabets. Nokia 1112, Nokia 1110, Nokia 3310, Nokia is the make in these cases, whereas the other one are the model name that are represented through numeric values.