scale model

A three-dimensional copy or representation of something in which all parts have dimensions in the same proportion to that of the original (i.e., all aspect ratios are preserved).

Noun

  1. A three-dimensional copy or representation of something in which all parts have dimensions in the same proportion to that of the original (i.e., all aspect ratios are preserved).
    • To test the hydrodynamics of the dam, the civil engineers not only ran computer simulations but also even built and flooded a scale model of the dam and the surrounding valley.
    • A scale model of a cargo aircraft was perched on the desk of the air force officer. "As they say, guns start wars, but logistics win them," he said.

    Synonyms: miniature mini

    Hypernyms: model

Forms

scale models

Related

modelbuilding modeling modelmaker modelmaking small-scale large-scale to scale not-to-scale replica representation simulacrum simulation

Derived

scale modeler