Prototype
/ˈprəʊtəˌtaɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) An original model on which something is based or formed.
The engineer developed a prototype of the new device before mass production.
- (v.) To create a prototype of a product as a preliminary version for testing and evaluation.
They plan to prototype the software before the final release.
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- prototypes
- prototyped
- prototyping
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Commentary
Often used in contract or patent contexts to specify an initial version subject to further development or approval.
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