A model that makes use of a familiar situation to represent a less familiar one; for example, a model that depicts the human cardiovascular system by using a mechanical pump, rubber hoses, and water. [DIS; IEEE]
Yimodeli esebenzisa iimeko eziqhelekileyo ukumela ezingaqhelekanga; umzekelo, imodeli ebonisa inkqubo yentliziyo yomntu ngokusebenzisa impompo engumatshini, umbhobho werabha, kunye namanzi. [DIS; IEEE]