Made a small copy or representation of something; or behaved in a way that shows someone how to do something.
From Italian 'modello' meaning 'a small measure or standard,' derived from Latin 'modulus' (a small measure). The '-ed' makes it past tense (British spelling with double-l).
The same root 'modulus' gives us 'mode,' 'module,' and 'modern'—all about measurement and standards, which is literally what a model provides!
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