Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mock-up

noun
/ˈmɒk ʌp/
Definition
A mock-up is a model or replica of a design used to demonstrate its features and layout.
Examples
  • The designer created a mock-up of the new smartphone to present to the client.
  • Before starting the actual construction, the architect presented a mock-up of the building.
  • They used a digital mock-up to visualize the website’s layout.
Meaning
It is primarily used in fields like design and architecture to show how a product or project will look before it is built or finalized.
Synonyms
  • prototype
  • model
  • draft
  • sample
  • template