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model

/ˈmɒdl/noun

उच्चारण मॉडल

नमूना, मॉडल; आदर्श

Basic word

noun
  1. 1

    [C]

    a copy of something, usually smaller than the original object; a particular design or type of product; a simple description of a system, used for explaining how something works; a person or thing that is considered an excellent example of something; a person whose job is to wear and show new styles of clothes

    नमूना, मॉडल; आदर्श

    • a model of the Taj Mahal
    • the latest model
    • a role model
    + 5 more examples
    • The students built a model of the solar system.
    • This is the latest model of the phone.
    • Scientists use a mathematical model to predict the weather.
    • She is a role model for young girls in our town.
    • The model walked down the ramp in a golden saree.

    Synonyms replica copy design example ideal

adjective
  1. 1

    [only before noun]

    being an excellent example of its kind; being a small copy of something

    आदर्श

    • a model student
    • model answers
    • Priya is a model student who never misses homework.
    + 2 more examples
    • The company built a model village to show its new houses.
    • Teachers share model answers to help students prepare.

    Synonyms ideal perfect exemplary flawless

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

model (noun) of + noun

A model of something is a smaller copy or a simple representation of it.

किसी वस्तु का 'model' उसकी छोटी प्रतिकृति या सरल प्रस्तुति होती है।

  • The students made a model of the solar system.
  • She built a model of the Taj Mahal.

model (noun) + for / of (example)

A model for something is something copied as an example; a model of honesty is an excellent example of that quality.

'Model for' ऐसी चीज़ है जिसकी नकल की जाए; 'model of honesty' उस गुण का उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण है।

  • This plan is a model for other states.
  • He is a model of honesty.

model (verb) + on / after

To model something on something means to copy its design or style. Both on and after are correct.

'Model something on' का अर्थ किसी की रचना या शैली की नकल करना है; on और after दोनों सही हैं।

  • The law was modelled on the French system.
  • She modelled her essay after a famous speech.

model (adjective, attributive)

Before a noun, model means excellent or perfect: a model student, a model village.

संज्ञा से पहले 'model' का अर्थ उत्कृष्ट या आदर्श होता है: a model student, a model village।

  • Radhika is a model student.
  • The village is a model for others.
+Collocations 4

adjective + model

roleworkingscalebusinesseconomiclatest

  • The business model of the company depends on advertising.

verb + model

buildfollowuselaunchdeveloppresent

  • The company will launch a new model next month.

model + noun

answerpaperschoolvillagecitizenagency

  • The teacher gave us a model answer to learn from.

model + as / on

model asmodel onmodel aftermodel for

  • The programme is modelled on a successful Kerala scheme.
“More examples 5
  • Radhika used the model paper to practise before the exam.

राधिका ने परीक्षा से पहले अभ्यास के लिए model paper का प्रयोग किया।

  • Scientists created a model to predict the path of the cyclone.

वैज्ञानिकों ने चक्रवात का मार्ग बताने के लिए एक model बनाया।

  • She works as a model for a clothing brand in Delhi.

वह दिल्ली में एक कपड़ा ब्रांड के लिए मॉडल का काम करती है।

  • His behaviour was a model of politeness.

उसका व्यवहार शिष्टता का आदर्श था।

  • This is the latest model of the car, with better mileage.

यह कार का नवीनतम मॉडल है, जिसमें माइलेज बेहतर है।

!Common mistakes 1

✗ The village is a model for the others to follow it.

✓ The village is a model for the others to follow.

Do not repeat the object after follow; it is already understood from model.

'Follow' के बाद object दोहराना गलत है; वह 'model' से पहले ही समझा जा रहा है।

≠Thesaurus: which synonym when

Model, example and sample each show something to others, but with different purposes.

Model, example और sample तीनों दूसरों को कुछ दिखाते हैं, पर उद्देश्य अलग-अलग हैं।

model

A copy, design or ideal to be followed or studied.

प्रतिकृति, डिज़ाइन या अनुसरण करने योग्य आदर्श।

  • Switzerland is a model of neutrality.

example

One item that shows a general rule or type.

एक वस्तु जो किसी सामान्य नियम या प्रकार को दिखाती है।

  • Give one example of a metal.

sample

A small part taken to show the quality of the whole.

पूरे की गुणवत्ता दिखाने के लिए लिया गया छोटा भाग।

  • The doctor took a blood sample.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?

Keep the example words: model, example, ideal, paragon (a perfect example), epitome (a perfect example of a quality: 'the epitome of honesty'), prototype (the first design of something).

उदाहरण के शब्द याद रखिए: model, example, ideal, paragon (पूर्ण उदाहरण), epitome (किसी गुण का पूर्ण उदाहरण, साक्षात रूप: 'the epitome of honesty'), prototype (किसी चीज़ का पहला डिज़ाइन, आद्यरूप)।

“Collocations, idioms and sayings

Role model (a person whom others admire and copy: 'APJ Abdul Kalam is a role model for students'), model answer, Model Code of Conduct (rules for parties and candidates during elections, issued by the Election Commission), business model, model village.

Collocation अक्सर पूछा जाता है: role model (ऐसा व्यक्ति जिसकी दूसरे प्रशंसा और अनुकरण करें, आदर्श: 'APJ Abdul Kalam is a role model for students'), model answer (आदर्श उत्तर), Model Code of Conduct (चुनावों के दौरान दलों और उम्मीदवारों के लिए नियम, निर्वाचन आयोग द्वारा जारी, आदर्श आचार संहिता), business model, model village (आदर्श गाँव)।