Definition of "modeling" []

• The act or art of sculpturing or forming in a pliable material, such as clay or wax. (noun)
• Representation of depth and solidity in painting, drawing, or photography. (noun)
• Visual shape and texture of something regarded aesthetically, especially the human face or form. (noun)
• The act or profession of being a model. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "Mathematical modeling is now only a subset of the sort of modeling that is practically possible."
• "WiseWindow is charting new territory in modeling consumer behavior based on social media comments."
• "The idea behind traditional pinup modeling is not to be trashy or overly-provocative, but to embody a cute and sexy girl next door look."