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- DictionaryPro·to·type/ˈprōdəˌtīp/
noun
- 1. a first, typical or preliminary model of something, especially a machine, from which other forms are developed or copied: "the firm is testing a prototype of the weapon"
verb
- 1. make a prototype of (a product): "Mercedes is prototyping a car sunroof which changes from clear to tinted"
PROTOTYPE meaning: 1. the first example of something, such as a machine or other industrial product, from which all…. Learn more.
A prototype is the original model, a sample on which to base future designs. A company designing a new toaster will first design and build a prototype and then test it out and see if it's any good. A prototype is your test case and becomes the model on which to base the design of the finished product.
2 days ago · A prototype is a new type of machine or device which is not yet ready to be made in large numbers and sold . He built a prototype of a machine called the wave rotor. [ + of] ...the first prototype aircraft. Synonyms: original, model, precedent, first More Synonyms of prototype. 2. countable noun.
PROTOTYPE definition: the first model or example of something new that can be developed or copied in the future: . Learn more.
prototype (for/of something) the first design of something from which other forms are copied or developed. the prototype of the modern bicycle; Scientists have developed a working prototype for the machine.
noun. /ˈproʊt̮əˌtaɪp/. prototype (for/of something) the first design of something from which other forms are copied or developed the prototype of the modern bicycle Scientists have developed a working prototype for a voice translation machine. Join us.
PROTOTYPE meaning: 1 : an original or first model of something from which other forms are copied or developed; 2 : someone or something that has the typical qualities of a particular group, kind, etc.
