prototype

prototype

Premier modèle d’un produit, réalisé pour tester son fonctionnement avant de fabriquer la version définitive.

En anglais simple : An early model of a product, made to test how it works before making the final version.

• We built a prototype.
• The engineers tested a prototype of the new engine.
• This prototype needs a stronger battery.

Comment l'utiliser : prototype of something (They showed us a prototype of their new phone.)

Synonymes : test model

Expressions courantes : working prototype, prototype of something, build a prototype

prototype, modèle original

Objet ou forme d’origine qui sert de modèle à ce qui vient ensuite.

En anglais simple : An original object or form that later things are based on.

• That chair was the prototype for later designs.
• The original prototype inspired a whole range of products.
• Scholars see this machine as the prototype of the modern computer.

Comment l'utiliser : prototype for something (This painting became the prototype for her later work.)

Synonymes : model, archetype

Expressions courantes : prototype for something, original prototype, prototype of something

prototype, exemple typique

Exemple qui présente les caractéristiques les plus souvent associées à un groupe ou à une idée.

En anglais simple : An example that has the features people most strongly associate with a particular group or idea.

• A robin serves as a prototype of a bird.
• The study asked people to choose a prototype for each category.
• A category’s prototype need not have every possible feature.

Comment l'utiliser : prototype of something (Researchers used a chair as a prototype of furniture.)

Synonymes : typical example

Expressions courantes : category prototype, prototype of something

prototyper

Fabriquer un premier modèle de quelque chose pour pouvoir le tester.

En anglais simple : To make an early model of something so you can test it.

• We need to prototype the device.
• They prototyped three designs before choosing one.
• She is prototyping a new kitchen tool.

Comment l'utiliser : prototype something (The team will prototype the new controller this week.)

Expressions courantes : prototype something, prototype a design, prototype an idea