prototyping
n. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈpɹoʊtoʊˌtaɪpɪŋ// UK //pɹˈəʊtəʊtˌaɪpɪŋ// pro·to·typ·ing
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.
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.