Model on Meaning in English

expression

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UK

Definition

To design, create, or structure something by using another thing or person as an example or standard.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in passive ('is modelled on') to talk about buildings, systems, or products based on existing examples. Usually formal or neutral. Don't confuse with 'model for' (person who poses). Common with 'after' in American English: 'modeled after.'

• Spanish: basar en - inspirarse en
• Portuguese (BR): basear em - inspirar-se em
• Portuguese (PT): basear em - inspirar-se em
• Chinese (Simplified): 以...为榜样 - 以...为模板
• Chinese (Traditional): 以...為榜樣 - 以...為模板
• Hindi: के आधार पर बनाना - के अनुसार तैयार करना
• Arabic: يقتدي بـ - يستند إلى
• Bengali: অনুসরণ করে তৈরি করা - ভিত্তি করে তৈরি করা
• Russian: основывать на - брать за образец
• Japanese: 〜を手本にする - 〜を模範にする
• Vietnamese: lấy làm mẫu - dựa trên
• Korean: ~을 본떠 만들다 - ~에 기반을 두다
• Turkish: örnek almak - dayandırmak
• Urdu: پر ماڈل بنانا - کی طرح بنانا
• Indonesian: mencontoh pada - didasarkan pada

Example Sentences

Our school is modelled on a famous university in England.

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The new app is modelled on a popular social media platform.

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The car's design is modelled on classic sports cars from the 1960s.

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The training program was modelled on the best practices from other companies.

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Her leadership style is modelled on her mentor’s approach.

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This game’s mechanics are modelled on those of chess, but with some twists.

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