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to premodel

to premodel

6.9
To make an early version of a design to try ideas
  • verb
  • Specialized
translation icon : prediseñar
  • The architects will premodel the building to identify any design issues early.

Examples

  • Before starting the project, the team decided to premodel the entire process digitally.

  • We need to premodel the new software interface before development.

  • She premodeled the sculpture using clay before working with stone.

  • The team premodeled the building layout to avoid issues later.

  • The architects will premodel the building to identify any design issues early.

  • Before starting the project, the team decided to premodel the entire process digitally.

  • We need to premodel the new software interface before development.

Synonyms

to predesign
vsto premodel
  • Specialized
1 6.3

To make an early plan or drawing before the main work begins

create a preparatory model that is more tangible and detailed

How Detailed

to prototype
1 4.2
to model
102 4.1
to mock up
  • Specialized
2 5.4
to premodel
  • Specialized
6.9
to sketch
45 3.0

Surface Forms

premodel infinitive
premodeled past
premodeled past participle
premodeling present participle
premodels third person singular

Morphology

premodel = model (transparent) = pre + model

This is regular verbal prefixation with 'pre-' meaning 'in advance' attached to 'model'.

Etymology

Premodel joins pre- 'before' with model, which means to make a plan or example. To premodel is to make a model 'before' the main work so you can test ideas and fix problems early.