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prototyping

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

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊtətaɪpɪŋ/
  • General-American: /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪpɪŋ/
  • General-American: /-ɾə-/
  • CMU ARPABET: P R OW1 T OW0 T AY2 P IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

The rapid creation of prototypes of a new product for demonstration and research purposes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of prototype

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Musterentwicklung — creation of prototypes
  • German: Prototypenentwicklung — creation of prototypes
  • German: Prototyping — creation of prototypes
  • Italian: prototipazione — creation of prototypes
  • Turkish: prototipleme — creation of prototypes
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