다른 형태들이 개발되거나 복제되는, 제품, 기계 또는 시스템의 최초의 전형적인 또는 예비 모델.
A first, typical or preliminary model of a product, machine, or system, from which other forms are developed or copied.
예문:
"Before mass production began, the engineers rigorously tested the durability of the final prototype."
"The startup secured funding based solely on the successful demonstration of their working software prototype."
"We need to build a smaller, cheaper prototype to present to potential investors next month."
한 계층, 범주 또는 유형에 대한 완벽한 모델이나 표준 역할을 하는 원본 또는 전형적인 예.
The original or archetypal example that serves as a perfect model or standard for a class, category, or type.
예문:
"Socrates is often considered the prototype of the Western philosopher seeking truth through dialogue."
"This ancient vase is the prototype for all subsequent ceramic designs found in the region."
"She was the prototype of the modern, independent businesswoman in the early 20th century."
테스트 또는 시연을 위해 (제품 또는 시스템의) 예비 모델 또는 작동 버전을 만들다.
To create a preliminary model or working version of (a product or system) for testing or demonstration.
예문:
"The development team is currently prototyping several different interfaces to see which one is most user-friendly."
"We decided to prototype the new feature using low-fidelity materials before investing in expensive tooling."