modeling

modeling (http://definr.com/modeling)

     n 1: sculpture produced by molding [syn: mold, mould, molding,
           moulding, clay sculpture]
     2: a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished
        work can be copied [syn: modelling, molding, moulding]
     3: a representation of something (usually on a smaller scale)
        [syn: model, modelling]