prototype

UK
/ˈprəʊtətaɪp/
US
/ˈproʊtətaɪp/

Translations

prototypenoun
prototypes
pl
UK
/ˈprəʊtətaɪp/
US
/ˈproʊtətaɪp/
The engineers presented the prototype of the new car model at the auto show.
Les ingénieurs ont présenté le prototype du nouveau modèle de voiture au salon de l’automobile.
prototypeverb
prototyped
Past Simple
prototyped
Past Participle
prototyping
Gerund
UK
/ˈprəʊ.tə.taɪp/
US
/ˈproʊ.t̬ə.taɪp/
The team decided to prototype the new app to gather user feedback before the official launch.
L’équipe a décidé de prototyper la nouvelle application afin de recueillir les retours des utilisateurs avant le lancement officiel.
prototypeadjective
more prototype
Comp.
most prototype
Super.
Used attributively to describe something serving as an early model or example.
prototypeS’emploie comme adjectif postposé ou en apposition.
The company unveiled its prototype drone in a closed demonstration.
L’entreprise a dévoilé son drone prototype lors d’une démonstration privée.

Definitions

prototypenoun
An original model or preliminary version of something from which other forms are developed or copied.
The engineers presented the prototype of the new car model at the auto show.
A first or early example that is used as a model for what comes later.
The prototype of the smartphone was much bulkier than the final product.
prototypeverb
To create an initial model or version of a product to test a concept or process.
The team decided to prototype the new app to gather user feedback before the official launch.
prototypeadjective
Relating to or serving as an early model or preliminary version of something.
The company unveiled its prototype drone in a closed demonstration.