what is the meaning of model?
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It depends on what you are talking about, there are many different types of models.\n\nAbstractions, concepts or software\n    * Model (abstract), a conceptual or theoretical representation of a phenomenon\n    o Mathematical model\n    * Model (computer games), in 3D computer graphics, the computer generated image of a character or an object\n    * Computer model, a computer program which attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system\n    * Mental model, a person's cognitive representation of an idea or thought process\n    * Model theory, study of the representation of mathematical concepts\n    * Modeling (NLP), a process in neuro-linguistic programming\n    * Similitude (model), in engineering, used in the scientific testing of physical models\n    * Solid modelling, study of unambiguous representations of the solid parts of an object\n    * The Standard Model, the theory in particle physics which describes certain fundamental forces and particles\n    * model building (particle physics)\n\nPhysical objects\n    * Model (physical), a physical representation of an object\n    * Scale model, a replica or prototype of an object\n\nPersons or occupations\n\n    * Model (art), a person who poses for purposes of art, for example in art school (often known as an artist's model)\n    * Model (person), a person whose occupation is to display products, eg. a fashion model\n          o Supermodel, a model who attains celebrity status\n    * Promotional model, a person who promotes a product or service\n    * Role model, a person who serves as a behavioural or moral example to others
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it's a figure  of speech
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A figure of speech characterized by the action of substituting for a word or phrase denoticing an object, action, institution, etc. a word or phrase denoting a property or something associated with it." The key word here is "associated". Metonomy suggests a word that is associated with another word.
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ball and stick model=  it lets you visualize it in a 3-d dimensional way but it does not let you see charges on the molecules\n\nLewis- it lets you figure out the way a molecule interacts as far as bonding goes , lets you see charges, and where an electron is available for bonding ,but it is not in a 3-d dimensional view.
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ontology\n\nIn general, ontology (pronounced ahn-TAH-luh-djee) is the study or concern about what kinds of things exist - what entities there are in the universe. It derives from the Greek onto (being) and logia (written or spoken discourse). It is a branch of metaphysics, the study of first principles or the essence of things. \nIn information technology, an ontology is the working model of entities and interactions in some particular domain of knowledge or practices, such as electronic commerce or "the activity of planning." In artificial intelligence (AI), an ontology is, according to Tom Gruber, an AI specialist at Stanford University, "the specification of conceptualizations, used to help programs and humans share knowledge." In this usage, an ontology is a set of concepts - such as things, events, and relations - that are specified in some way (such as specific natural language) in order to create an agreed-upon vocabulary for exchanging information.
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models...sports authority
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People say it does not exist:\nhttp://www.routledge-ny.com/ref/developingworld/model.html\n\nPeople trying to model:\nhttp://www.iwgvt.org/files/04Olsen.doc\n\nI saw a better and easier model before but couldnt find it sorry. Try searching Political economy class notes or reading lists.
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par·a·gon    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (pr-gn, -gn)\nn. \n1. A model of excellence or perfection of a kind; a peerless example: a paragon of virtue. \n\n2. An unflawed diamond weighing at least 100 carats. \nA very large spherical pearl. \n\n3. Printing. A type size of 20 points.
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Treat each of your models equally, but expect quality performance. Do not allow a model to be favored, but give bonuses for excellent showmanship. Be a model of what you expect. Then no one will dislike you for snobbishness. Above all, inquire diligently as to what the model's wages or contract should be. In short, a happy model is a good model.
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There are models for everything.  If you have beautiful fingernails, toenails, teeth, lips or anything that is exceptional, then you can be a model.  I hear it is a tough career to be successful at.
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that would be a model.
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Prior to computers, models were created in clay to show what a design may look like when done for real. Being made of clay, they were natually 3 dimensional.  \nWith the advent of compuetrs, the modeling moved to the screen, but was only able to be done in two demensions.\nWith the advent of current 3D capable video cards and software, it is now possible to create compuetr models of a design in three dimensions
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The simplest reasonable model of the atom is the Bohr model, which does tend to look like a mini solar system. In actuality, atomic structure is not so easy to define. The further you advance in chemistry, the more complex the models become, and the less they look like "mini solar systems". But they are still only reasonable attempts to visualize a very complex system, and cannot physically confine all the expected paths of the electrons' orbits.
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MVC is an acronym for Model->View->Controller. It is a design pattern that allows models (data) to be seperated from the views (the user interface) by letting a controller mediate all the interactions between them. The controller can be used to access any model to manipulate data and then letting the user interface to display it. The user interface does not have any bindings with the model (data) directly and it therefore transparent (protected in some sense) to any changes to the model.
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A business model (also called a business design) is the mechanism by which a business intends to generate revenue and profits. It is a summary of how a company plans to serve its customers. It involves both strategy and implementation. It is the totality of how a business:\n\nSelects its customers \nDefines and differentiates its product offerings \nCreates utility for its customers \nAcquires and keeps customers \nGoes to the market (promotion strategy and distribution strategy) \nDefines the tasks to be performed \nConfigures its resources \nCaptures profit \n[edit]\nTypes of business models\nGenerally, the business models of service firms are more complex than those of manufacturers and resellers. The oldest and most basic business model is the shop keeper model. This involves setting up a store in a location where potential customers are likely to be and displaying a product or service.\n\nA business model is a description of how an organization functions, a general template that describes its major activities. It identifies the firm’s customers and the products and services it offers. A model also provides information about how a firm is organized and how it generates revenues and profits. Business models combine with strategy to guide major decisions at a firm. The model also describes products and services, customer markets and business process..\n\nNowadays, most of the business models depend on technology. Entrepreneurs on the internet have also created entirely new model that could not exist without this technology. Manufactures can easily reach to the ultimate consumer with minimum cost.\n\nOver the years, business models have become much more sophisticated. The bait and hook business model (also referred to as the "razor and blades business model" or the "tied products business model") was introduced in the early 20th century. This involves offering a basic product at a very low cost, often at a loss (the "bait"), then charging excessive amounts for refills or associated products or services (the "hook"). Examples include: razor (bait) and blades (hook); cell phones (bait) and air time (hook); computer printers (bait) and ink cartridge refills (hook); and cameras (bait) and prints (hook). An interesting variant of this model is a software developer that gives away its word processor reader for free but charges several hundred dollars for its word processor writer.\n\nIn the 1950s new business models came from McDonald's Restaurants and Toyota. In the 1960s the innovators were Wal-Mart and Hypermarkets. The 1970s saw new business models from Federal Express and Toys R Us; the 1980s from Blockbuster, Home Depot, Intel, and Dell Computer; the 1990s from Southwest Airlines, eBay, Amazon.com, and Starbucks. Poorly thought out business models were a problem with many dot-coms.\n\nEach of these business model innovations can give the firm a sustainable competitive advantage. But times are changing and companies must continuously rethink their business design. Companies must change their business models as value migrates from industry to industry. Ultimately the success or failure of a company depends first on how well its business design matches their customers' priorities.\n\n[edit]\nArticles on business models\nThe subscription business model \nThe razor and blades business model (bait and hook) \nThe pyramid scheme business model \nThe multi-level marketing business model \nThe network effects business model \nThe monopolistic business model \nThe cutting out the middleman model \nThe auction business model \nThe online auction business model \nThe bricks and clicks business model \nThe Loyalty business models \nThe Collective business models \nThe industrialization of services business model \nThe servitization of products business model \nThe low-cost carrier business model \nThe online content business model \n[edit]\nSee also\nBusiness plan \nMonopoly \nMarket forms
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Please explain.  What do you mean?
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In mathematics, a matrix (plural matrices) is a rectangular table of numbers or, more generally, a table consisting of abstract quantities that can be added and multiplied. Matrices are used to describe linear equations, keep track of the coefficients of linear transformations and to record data that depend on two parameters. Matrices can be added, multiplied, and decomposed in various ways, making them a key concept in linear algebra and matrix theory.