prototype

ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp
prototype: original model on which something is patterned
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Noun

1.

design

original model on which something is patterned
  • The first prototype of the car was built in 1911..Le premier prototype de la voiture a été construit en 1911.
2.

examples

person or thing serving as an example of a type
  • She is the prototype of a modern leader.Elle est le prototype d'un leader moderne.
3.

engineering

early model built to test a concept
prototype mmodèle expérimental mmaquette
  • They tested the prototype in various conditions.Ils ont testé le prototype dans diverses conditions.
4.

technology

TECH.
declaration of a function without the body
TECH.
  • The programmer wrote a prototype for the new function.Le programmeur a écrit un prototype pour la nouvelle fonction.

Verb

tr.

initial model

create a preliminary model of something
  • Engineers prototype new devices before mass production..Les ingénieurs prototypent de nouveaux appareils avant la production de masse.
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Synonyms and analogies of prototype in English

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.

Translations of "prototype" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
prototypenm.

He decided to machine the plastic pieces for the prototype.

Il a décidé d'usiner les pièces en plastique pour le prototype.

prototypagenm.

After building a prototype of the electric bike, the testers asked for a lighter battery.

Après le prototypage du vélo électrique, les testeurs ont demandé une batterie plus légère.

modèlenm.

This plastic model represents the building's original prototype before actual construction began.

Cette maquette en plastique représente le modèle original du bâtiment avant la construction réelle.

protonm.

They probably hacked the prototype and decompiled the compression library...

Ils ont sans doute hacké le proto et décompilé la librairie de compression.

maquettenf.

This wind-tunnel aircraft prototype makes it possible to measure air resistance very precisely.

Cette maquette d'avion en soufflerie permet de mesurer précisément la résistance de l'air.

Verb
prototyperv.

It is also possible to prototype the parts with several applications.

Il est également possible de prototyper les pièces avec plusieurs applications.

créer un prototypev.

Creating a physical prototype takes time and can be very costly.

Créer un prototype physique prend du temps et peut être très coûteux.

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prototype: Examples and translations in context

Once the prototype worked, the whole team went full speed ahead.

Une fois le prototype validé, toute l'équipe a décidé de foncer.

They put their ideas on paper before starting to design the prototype.

Ils ont mis leurs idées par écrit avant de commencer à concevoir le prototype.

While testing, the prototype operated precisely as intended by the engineers.

Lors des tests, le prototype fonctionnait exactement comme prévu par les ingénieurs.

Our programmer can toss off a working prototype in a single afternoon.

Notre développeur peut expédier un prototype fonctionnel en un seul après-midi.

He wants to engineer a prototype for a new type of wind turbine.

Il veut concevoir un prototype pour un nouveau type d'éolienne.

Our team is in the process of testing the prototype with real customers.

Notre équipe est en train de tester le prototype avec de vrais clients.

The prototype failed, so the engineers decided to start from scratch again.

Le prototype a échoué, alors les ingénieurs ont décidé de repartir de zéro.

Their abstract concept finally began to take the shape of a concrete prototype.

Leur concept abstrait a enfin commencé à prendre la forme d'un prototype concret.

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