template(A method that is used to populate initial values in a class, such as a change request or incident); model(A mathematical or graphical representation of a real-world situation or object. For example, a mathematical model of the distribution of matter in the universe, a spreadsheet (numeric) model of business operations, or a graphical model of a molecule)
model 1. A representation, usually on a smaller scale, of a device, structure, etc. 2. A quantitative or mathematical representation or computer simulation which attempts to describe the characteristics or relationships of physical events
