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prototype

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊtəʊtaɪp]

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Learn how to use prototype in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “design”

(noun) a prototype is the first model of something that is made to test how it works. It helps creators see what their idea will look like and how it will function before making it for real.

Example

The team built a prototype of the new toy to see how children would play with it.

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They skipped making a prototype and went straight to production, which caused many problems with the final product.

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What features do you think should be included in the prototype?

Context: “reference”

(noun) a prototype can also mean the original example that serves as a model for other similar things. It's like the first version that others can copy.

Example

The old cars from the 1950s are often seen as the prototype for modern classic cars.

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This painting is not a prototype; it was created after the original artist's famous work.

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Can you show me the prototype that inspired these other designs?

How to pronounce prototype

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊtəʊtaɪp]

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