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. Elon Musk:

   We're obviously at the early stages here. This is a prototype. We're figuring things out, i think there is a path to alleviating traffic congestion in cities.

2. Peet Sapsin:

   My wife drew them out on paper, and soon after, we built our first prototype.

3. Jordan Taylor:

   Kamui Kobayashi, once a Formula 1 driver and member of Taylors winning team last year, was spectacular and the Japanese driver closed the final three hours to beat No. 77 Mazda Team Joest by more than a minute. The Cadillac was the only car on the lead lap for long stretches of the race. Jordan Taylor, who finished fourth in the Le Mans class, couldnt even remember the last time a Wayne Taylor Racing car won a race without a Taylor in the cockpit. Jordan Taylor first guessed 2004, then amended Jordan Taylor answer to 2008. I think since 2013 we went only one year without finishing on the podium, its an incredible team, an incredible victory, a lot of good guys on the team who are like family. Jordan Taylor stoically watched from the Team Penske pits. I couldnt show too much excitement in our pits, Jordan Taylor said. But very happy for my dad and the whole team. They really deserved it, they were dominant. The race had a record 833 laps, breaking the mark of 808 set two seasons ago. Jordan Taylor now has two wins as a driver one when Jordan Taylor drove for Wayne Taylor Racing and four as a team owner. DragonSpeed USA won the Le Mans Prototype 2 class. BMW Team RLL won the Le Mans class for the second consecutive year. Paul Miller Racing won the GT Daytona Beach class, the slowest but stacked division that had 18 entries including the Aim Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 with Kyle Busch. Kyle Busch was really good in Kyle Busch first endurance race, but the team had its share of struggles with attrition and was never a contender. Still, Kyle Busch said hed be interested in a return to sports car racing, especially if Toyota or Lexus moves up to the prototype class, because hed like a shot at racing for the overall win. Hopefully there is some things that Toyotas got up their sleeve as to what kind of class they want to participate in and what kind of cars they want to run over here in the next few years, Kyle Busch said. I would certainly be, Scott Dixon know, all hands on deck to put my hands up to get ready to go for a DP overall win. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP New regulations reached for 2022 earlier this weekend would make IMSAs prototype class eligible for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, another race Busch could potentially elbow into in the future. Toyota Racing Development President David Wilson said the manufacturer has no current plans to move up in class with Lexus or enter prototypes with Toyota. We are very happy racing in the GTD Series and we intend to continue as we still have races and championships to win, Development President David Wilson said. We would not rule it out in the future, but at the present time we have no plans to participate. Kyle Busch was highly praised by Kyle Busch teammates, as well as team co-owner Jimmy Vasser, who said not one person in the organization had an issue with the temperamental driver. Kyle Busch impressed. I am not sure why we should be impressed. Hes a NASCAR champion. Hes won more NASCAR races in the modern day than anybody, but it takes a lot of confidence and guts to jump into a discipline that hed never really done before and he did it with ease.

4. Engineer.AI:

   We’re removing one of the biggest bottlenecks, developing a prototype, which enables people to build confidence in their idea before they invest significant time and money. ~ Engineer.ai CEO

5. Susan Taing:

   I was trying to prototype with the manufacturers, shipping each version back and forth. It was inefficient, i thought, What if we could 3-D-print all of this?

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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