model-n; 5 Senses

Sense Number 1: theoretical account

Commentary: theoretical account, framework, simulation - a simplified description or physical representation of a complex entity or process

Examples:
The computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems.
The model cars were George's favorite toys.
Fido kept chewing up the model racetrack.

Mappings:
PropBank: model.01
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1 4

Sense Number 2: a type of product

Commentary: a type of product

Examples:
His car was an older model than mine.
I have a newer model of that computer at home.
If you buy the old model vacuum cleaner you can save money.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 3: fashion model

Commentary: poser, subject - a person who poses for a photographer or painter or sculptor

Examples:
The president didn't have time to be a model so the artist worked from photos.
They told her she'd make an excellent plus size model.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 3 8

Sense Number 4: good example

Commentary: exemplar, example, role model - something or someone worthy of imitation

Examples:
Every child needs a role model.
Fido thought that George was a model of success.
A model of clarity...
He is the very model of a modern major general.
I profited from his example.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 5 6 7

Sense Number 5: showing

Commentary: MODEL[+event] modelling, modeling - the act of representing something (usually on a smaller scale); [probably rare]

Examples:
The teacher asked me to perform the model of CPR on the dummy for the class.
The model of the procedure lasted almost an hour.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 9