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1) There was a model of the new bank in the mayor's office. Does model here mean a small representation or a structural design?

2) The frame for the new building was constructed.
Does frame here mean to plan or to construct? I think of plan and construct as synonyms, but I have to choose one.

There is not much context provided other than the sentence, so I have to make my best guess using the sentence.

Thank you for your help!

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    You have to use (context-specific) default senses. But you haven't given a lot of context here. I'd go with 'small-scale plastic (etc) replica' and 'steel scaffolding'.
    – Edwin Ashworth
    Commented May 14, 2020 at 14:15
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    "Model", in this sense, simply means "representation". Generally it would be a 3-dimensional representation, but not always. The implication of the second sentence is that the frame has been put together -- ie, wood or metal members fastened together, awaiting the attachment of walls and roof. But, absent more context, it's hard to say for sure.
    – Hot Licks
    Commented May 14, 2020 at 14:17
  • Either interpretation is possible in the two sentences. There is no way of knowing with certainty. Without additional context, all you can do is guess—as you already have.
    – Jason Bassford
    Commented May 14, 2020 at 16:52

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