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    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. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of prototypes in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of prototypes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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  1. Juliane Douglas:

    What we are doing is designing the conversion technologies to make many of these technologies more effective by storing the energy. We are testing prototypes, and we are able to leverage current exoskeleton work and use it as a platform for our systems.

  2. Dillon Ruble:

    It really put things on the map and it’s a really proud moment for family and friends, it’s a good tie in to aerospace and thinking along the lines of designing and creating prototypes.

  3. Lindsey Graham:

    TRUMPS BORDER WALL PROTOTYPES TO COME DOWN Vice President Mike Pence discussed the issue with GOP senators during their weekly private lunch. In a statement after the sit-down, South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham accused Democrats of hypocritically changing their mind about realities on the southern border. Griff Jenkins reports from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. We had a great presentation from Vice President Mike Pence and Vice President Mike Pence team regarding the emergency declaration and the need for additional spending to protect our southern border, the Vice President made a compelling case that the border crisis is real and President Trump has both the authority and legal backing to declare a national emergency.

  4. Heritage Auctions:

    While subsequent dollar coins struck featuring stars were added to the front of the coin, starless coins are considered by collectors and institutions as one-of-a-kind prototypes for the silver examples that would follow.

  5. Madison Robinson:

    After three years of me bugging him, asking him, ‘ Daddy, make my FishFlops ! ’ he finally decided to help me make some prototypes.

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