modell

Modell is a German noun meaning model, representation, or prototype. It denotes a simplified or idealized version of a system, object, or concept used for analysis, design, demonstration, or testing. Common uses include physical scale models such as aircraft, cars, or model railways (Modellbahn), as well as abstract constructs such as mathematical or scientific models or computational models used to simulate phenomena.

In practical and technical contexts, Modell can refer to a template, standard, or pattern, for example in product design, data structures, or theoretical frameworks. In everyday language, the term for a fashion or photographic model is usually Model, while Modell may appear in more formal, historical, or technical phrasing.

Etymology and usage notes: Modell is borrowed from the French modele, with the German form established in the early modern period. The pronunciation and spelling reflect standard German orthography, with the word appearing in many compound terms such as Modellauto (model car), Modellflug (model aviation), and Modellierung (modeling).

Modell is also a surname. A notable bearer is Art Modell (1925–2012), American businessman and NFL team owner, who owned the Cleveland Browns from 1961 to 1995 and, after the team’s relocation, the Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2012.

See also: Model (disambiguation) for related terms in English and other languages.