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