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prototypes

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp]

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

Context: “design and development”

(noun) a prototype is an early sample or model of something that is used to test how it works. It's like a first version that helps people see and understand what the final product might look like and how it will function.

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The team created a prototype of the new smartphone to show how it would work.

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Without a prototype, the project could not proceed, leaving everyone uncertain about the final design.

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What features does the prototype of your new toy have?

Context: “model or example”

(noun) a prototype can also mean an original example of something that other things are copied from. It helps people understand what something should be like.

Example

This car is considered a prototype for all electric vehicles because it introduced many new ideas.

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Many toys tried to copy the original, but none are as good as the prototype.

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Is this the prototype that inspired many other designs?

How to pronounce prototypes

Pronunciation: [ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp]

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