modeling
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Also seen as: modelings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The art of sculpting models from clay etc. to create a representation of something.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The representation of depth in a two-dimensional image.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “modeling” mean?
The art of sculpting models from clay etc. to create a representation of something.
Is “modeling” formal or informal?
modeling is generally US.