Economic Modeling Vocabulary

noun a whole number; a number that is not a fraction or a decimal

adjective relating to or denoting a whole number; not a fraction or a decimal

• An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.
• I need to input an integer value for this calculation.
• Just give me a whole number, any integer will do.
• In the grand scheme of things, he was just a mere integer in the company's success.

noun a person who works as a fashion model

• The modeler used advanced software to create a detailed 3D model of the building.
• The modeler is really good at making those cool digital designs.
• That modeler is a wizard when it comes to creating virtual worlds.
• The modeler is like a sculptor, but instead of clay, they work with pixels and polygons.

noun the act or process of representing something in a three-dimensional form

verb present participle of the verb 'model', which means to create a representation or simulation of something

• The professor explained the process of mathematical modeling in great detail.
• She's really good at modeling different outfits for her Instagram followers.
• I heard she's been modeling for that new clothing brand.
• He's been modeling his behavior after his favorite athlete.

noun the quality of being easily managed or controlled

adjective tractable - easily managed or controlled

• The tractability of the problem allowed for a systematic approach to finding a solution.
• The tractability of this issue makes it easier to deal with.
• This problem's tractability makes it a piece of cake to solve.
• Her calm demeanor and tractability in the face of adversity impressed everyone around her.

noun a positive integer that evenly divides another integer, excluding the integer itself

• A proper divisor of a number is any divisor other than the number itself.
• A proper divisor is any number that can divide into another number evenly, not including the number itself.
• A proper divisor is like a buddy that can divide a number without being the number itself.
• In the math world, a proper divisor is like a helpful friend that can evenly divide a number without being the number itself.