Definition of prototype - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
designoriginal model on which something is patterned
- The first prototype of the car was built in 1911..
2.
examplesperson or thing serving as an example of a type
- She is the prototype of a modern leader.
3.
engineeringearly model built to test a concept
- They tested the prototype in various conditions.
4.
technologyTECH. declaration of a function without the bodyTECH.
- The programmer wrote a prototype for the new function.
Verb
initial modelcreate a preliminary model of something
- Engineers prototype new devices before mass production..
Images of prototype
original model on which something is patterned
Origin of prototype
Greek, protos (first) + typos (impression)
Terms with prototype included in their meaning
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prototype
the first model or design of something
prototype
original model from which others are copied
improvement
improve a draft or prototype
automotive
prototype vehicle showcasing new styling or technology
design
low-fidelity prototype for design evaluation
prototype
create a non-functional version of something
design
serving as an early model or prototype
technology
create a simulation or prototype for testing
technology
prototype used in software testing
design
create a mock-up or prototype version
automotive
prototype car used for testing
production
trial production of a prototype or play
technology
prototype used for testing ideas in electronics
electronics
related to creating a prototype circuit
design
created as a mock-up or prototype
acr: Grand Touring Prototype
fast car used for racing
design
model or prototype used for guidance
acr: Le Mans Prototype
type of race car for endurance racing
technology
of which a mockup or prototype may be made
design
something that serves as a prototype or model
design
related to an original model or prototype
games
prototype pinball table without final artwork
Examples of prototype in a sentence
They tested the prototype extensively before mass production. The prototype of the device was unveiled. He is the prototype of a tech-savvy entrepreneur. The prototype was displayed at the tech expo. Engineers gathered feedback on the prototype's design. He reviewed the prototype before coding.
The team discussed the prototype during the meeting. They will prototype the new gadget next week. Designers prototype concepts before finalizing them.
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- French:prototype, prototyper, ...
- German:Prototyp, prototypisieren, ...
- Italian:modello originale, prototipare, ...
- Spanish:prototipo, prototipar, ...
- Portuguese:modelo original, prototipar, ...
- Chinese:原型, 制作原型, ...
- Japanese:プロトタイプ, 試作する, ...
- Arabic:نَمُوذَج أَوَّلِي, صَمَّمَ نَمُوذَجًا أَوَّلِيًّا, ...
- Hebrew:אַב טִיפּוּס, לְפַתֵּחַ אָב־טִיפּוּס, ...
- Russian:прототип, создавать прототип, ...
- Ukrainian:прототип, створювати прототип, ...
- Hindi:आदिरूप, प्रारूप बनाना, ...
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