1. A standard, typical or perfect example
   "he is the prototype of good breeding";
   - paradigm, epitome, image
    
2. Full-scale working model of something built for study, testing or display
   "The engineers created a prototype of the new aircraft design";
   - mock-up
    
3. A preliminary or early version of something
   "The engineers built several prototypes before finalizing the design"

1. Construct a model in the likeness of
   "prototype an aeroplane";
   - model, mock up
    
2. Create and test a preliminary version of something before final production
   "The design team prototyped the new interface"

Derived forms: prototyped, prototypes, prototyping

Type of: example, interpret, model, represent, simulation

Encyclopedia: Prototype