prototyping
ˈproʊtəˌtaɪpɪŋ
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Definition of prototyping - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

designTECH.process of building early models to explore or test a design ideaTECH.
  • Prototyping helped the team spot usability problems before full development.
announced broadcast communicated

Adjective

early modelTECH.linked to making and trying out an initial versionTECH.
  • We used prototyping methods to check the idea before final production.
completely thoroughly
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Origin of prototyping

Greek, protos (first) + typos (model)

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device for prototyping electronic circuits

Examples of prototyping in a sentence

  • Her thesis focuses on low-cost prototyping for medical devices in rural areas.
  • They organized a prototyping workshop to refine the concept with real users.
  • Our team follows a prototyping approach during the early design phase.

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  1. French:prototypage, de prototypage, ...
  2. German:Prototyping, zur Prototypenerstellung, ...
  3. Italian:prototipazione, di prototipazione, ...
  4. Spanish:prototipado, de prototipado, ...
  5. Portuguese:prototipagem, de prototipagem, ...
  6. Chinese:原型制作, 原型制作的, ...
  7. Japanese:試作, プロトタイピングの, ...
  8. Arabic:النَّمْذَجَةُ الأَوَّلِيَّةُ, نَمْذَجِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:תִּכְנוּן אֲבוֹת טִיפּוּס, אַבְטִיפּוּסִי, ...
  10. Russian:прототипирование, прототипный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прототипування, прототипний, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोटोटाइपिंग, नमूना-निर्माण, ...
prototype
ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp
prototype: original model on which something is patterned
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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..
archetype model template
2.
examplesperson or thing serving as an example of a type
  • She is the prototype of a modern leader.
archetype exemplar model
3.
engineeringearly model built to test a concept
  • They tested the prototype in various conditions.
archetype model template
4.
technologyTECH.declaration of a function without the bodyTECH.
  • The programmer wrote a prototype for the new function.

Verb

tr.
initial modelcreate a preliminary model of something
  • Engineers prototype new devices before mass production..
mock-up model pilot
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  • prototype: original model on which something is patterned
    original model on which something is patterned

Origin of prototype

Greek, protos (first) + typos (impression)

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.

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  1. French:prototype, prototyper, ...
  2. German:Prototyp, prototypisieren, ...
  3. Italian:modello originale, prototipare, ...
  4. Spanish:prototipo, prototipar, ...
  5. Portuguese:modelo original, prototipar, ...
  6. Chinese:原型, 制作原型, ...
  7. Japanese:プロトタイプ, 試作する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَمُوذَج أَوَّلِي, صَمَّمَ نَمُوذَجًا أَوَّلِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַב טִיפּוּס, לְפַתֵּחַ אָב־טִיפּוּס, ...
  10. Russian:прототип, создавать прототип, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прототип, створювати прототип, ...
  12. Hindi:आदिरूप, प्रारूप बनाना, ...
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