Word
prototyping
Phoneticspro·to·typ·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɹoʊtoʊˌtaɪpɪŋ/
UK/pɹˈəʊtəʊtˌaɪpɪŋ/
Definition
n. the process of making a small model or early version of a product to test how it works. This helps you find and fix problems before making the final version.
n. the creation of a preliminary model or prototype to test a concept, design, or manufacturing process. Often used in engineering, software development, and product design to iterate on functionality.
Examples
“The team spent three weeks on prototyping before starting production.”
“Rapid prototyping allows designers to test physical models of a chair much faster than traditional methods.”
“By integrating user feedback into the prototyping phase, the engineering department significantly reduced the number of costly revisions required during the final manufacturing run.”
Examples
simple
“The team spent three weeks on prototyping before starting production.”
contextual
“Rapid prototyping allows designers to test physical models of a chair much faster than traditional methods.”
complex
“By integrating user feedback into the prototyping phase, the engineering department significantly reduced the number of costly revisions required during the final manufacturing run.”
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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