A model whose physical characteristics resemble the physical characteristics of the system being modeled; for example, a plastic or wooden replica of an airplane. A mock-up. See also iconic model; scale model. Contrast with: symbolic model. [DIS; IEEE]
Yimodeli empawu zayo eziphathekayo ezimele iimpawo eziphathekayo zenkqubo efuziselweyo; umzekelo, umganekiso wenqwelo-moya yeplanga okanye yeplastiki. Yinkqatho. Jonga imodeli ebu-ayikhoni; imodeli yesikali. Ngokuphikisanayo: nemodeli ebuphawu. [DIS; IEEE]