Definitions for prototype
ˈproʊ təˌtaɪppro·to·type

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. prototype, paradigm, epitome, imagenoun

   a standard or typical example

   "he is the prototype of good breeding"; "he provided America with an image of the good father"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. prototypenoun

   An original object or form which is a basis for other objects, forms, or for its models and generalizations

2. prototypenoun

   An early sample or model built to test a concept or process

   The prototype had loose wires and rough edges, but it worked.

3. prototypenoun

   An instance of a category or a concept that combines its most representative attributes.

   A robin is a prototype of a bird; a penguin is not.

4. prototypenoun

   A declaration of a function that specifies the name, return type, and parameters but none of the body, or actual code.

5. prototypeverb

   To create a prototype of.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prototypenoun

   The original of a copy; exemplar; archetype.

   Etymology: prototype, Fr. πϱωτότυπον.

   Man is the prototype of all exact symmetry. Henry Wotton.

   The image and prototype were two distinct things; and therefore what belonged to the exemplar could not be attributed to the image. Edward Stillingfleet.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prototype

   A prototype is an early sample, model, or release of a product built to test a concept or process. It is a term used in a variety of contexts, including semantics, design, electronics, and software programming. A prototype is generally used to evaluate a new design to enhance precision by system analysts and users. Prototyping serves to provide specifications for a real, working system rather than a theoretical one. In some design workflow models, creating a prototype (a process sometimes called materialization) is the step between the formalization and the evaluation of an idea.A prototype can also mean a typical example of something such as in the use of the derivation 'prototypical'. This is a useful term in identifying objects, behaviours and concepts which are considered the accepted norm and is analogous with terms such as stereotypes and archetypes. The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον prototypon, "primitive form", neutral of πρωτότυπος prototypos, "original, primitive", from πρῶτος protos, "first" and τύπος typos, "impression" (originally in the sense of a mark left by a blow, then by a stamp struck by a die (note "typewriter"); by implication a scar or mark; by analogy a shape i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style, or resemblance; a model for imitation or illustrative example—note "typical").

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1. prototype

   A prototype is an original or preliminary model of a product, system, or process created as a basis for further development, refining, or duplication. It is used to test and evaluate design functionality, usability, and feasibility, often used in various stages of product development.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Prototypenoun

   an original or model after which anything is copied; the pattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or the like; a primary form; exemplar; archetype

2. Etymology: [F., from L. prototypus original, primitive, Gr. , ; first + type, model. See Proto-, and Type]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Prototype

   A prototype is an early sample or model built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from. It is a term used in a variety of contexts, including semantics, design, electronics, and software programming. A prototype is designed to test and trial a new design to enhance precision by system analysts and users. Prototyping serves to provide specifications for a real, working system rather than a theoretical one. The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον, "primitive form", neutral of πρωτότυπος, "original, primitive", from πρῶτος, "first" and τύπος, "impression".

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Prototype

   prō′tō-tīp, n. the first or original type or model from which anything is copied: an exemplar: a pattern.—adjs. Prō′totypal, Prōtotyp′ical. [Fr.,—L.,—Gr., prōtos, first, typos, a type.]

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EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prototype

   a primitive form to which later forms can be traced.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of prototype in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of prototype in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of prototype in a Sentence

1. Alex Burkan:

   This is a first prototype so it has lots of limitations, it works for only 30 seconds on full power, the hydrogen torch is not as stable as it could be and you can easily see it when it moves. Sometimes the lightsaber just blows up in your hand because of hydrogen flashback.

2. Timo Birnschein:

   [ It ] is very comparable feature-wise to the first prototype, the second version is much more reliable and almost road-legal. It's not really, but it's almost there and we are trying to bring this car to the road -- but it's a big hassle to be honest because we have so many new technologies in the car that the technical advisory guys are skeptical.

3. Creator Richard Ramchurn:

   The initial prototype used off-the-shelf footage and basically just proved to us that there was something there with brain signals feeding back a film experience. Our next stage was to try and really make a film specifically for the platform. And that involved making something that was much bigger than the duration called for. I mean; we made a 15 minute film but it was more like making a feature.

4. Karim Habib:

   Prototype 10 follows the Infiniti Q Inspiration concept in introducing a new form language for an electrified era, hinting at electric performance of the highest order, where the Q Inspiration presented a degree of sensuality in its surfaces, Prototype 10 evolves this design with more purpose and aggression.

5. Alex Mazhari:

   This was a really exciting design challenge for us, being able to rapidly prototype a cost-effective solution to enable better science speaks to the value of the Space Shop, not just for NASA, but our partners as well.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=prototype
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Prototype
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=prototype
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prototype
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=prototype
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=prototype
9. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=prototype