A model is an abstraction or representation of a process, system, or phenomenon that exists in the real world and is used to mimic, clarify, forecast, or comprehend its features or behavior.
A model help facilitates the analysis, experimentation, and prediction of intricate ideas and systems without requiring direct interaction with the real thing.
It can take various forms, such as physical replicas (like an aquarium or wind tunnel), diagrams (like data flow diagrams), or mathematical formulations (equations), serving as tools for conceptualizing, studying, and gaining insights into the workings or behaviors of the real-world entities they represent.