Phrase guide

proof of concept

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A short and/or incomplete realization of a certain method or idea to demonstrate its feasibility.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A proof of technology or pilot project.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: perhaps nonstandard

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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Across languages

Translations

11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: démonstration de faisabilité — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • French: preuve de concept — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • German: Machbarkeitsstudie — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • German: Prinzipientest — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • Hungarian: megvalósíthatósági tanulmány — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • Italian: proof of concept — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • Italian: prova di fattibilità — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • Spanish: demostración de factibilidad — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • Spanish: comprobación de concepto — method to demonstrate feasibility
  • German: Machbarkeitsstudie — proof of technology
  • Spanish: constatación de tecnología — proof of technology