Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
prototype
noun
/ˈprəʊtɵtaɪp/
Definition
A prototype is the first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed.
Examples
- The engineers built a prototype of the new smartphone before launching it.
- The design team created a prototype to showcase their vision for the project.
- Feedback from the prototype helped refine the final product.
Meaning
A prototype serves as a model for testing and evaluating an idea or concept before full-scale production.
Synonyms
- model
- sample
- template
- example
- test version
