Model and Theory

Model

Model noun - A hypothetical description of a complex entity or process.

Usage example: the computer program was based on a model of the circulatory and respiratory systems

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Theory and model are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Theory" instead a noun "Model".

Theory noun - An idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation.

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Model and theory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Model" instead a noun "Theory".

old	old model	old theory
good	good model	good theory
best	best model	best theory
particular	particular model	particular theory
Other adjectives: better, similar, common, current, original, single, popular, actual, entire, real, new, early, advanced, basic, latest, different, earlier, previous, modern, economic.

Well, if some extremely exotic variations of the super string theory and the Many Worlds model are correct...

Source: Mohs / Speculative Science
In theory, what's supposed to keep double heat sinks in check is their increased bulk (two or three times the internal space of singles depending on model).

Source: Boring But Practical / Other Media
Supporters of this theory cite an off-hand comment from Tsubasa claiming that Ping is a "Non-H model", although he never elaborated on that point.

Source: Fanon / Web Comics

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