Prototype (noun)

An original model or sample of a product or system, used to test and evaluate design concepts and features before mass production.

Origin:

Derived from the greek words "protos" meaning "first" and "typos" meaning "model", a prototype is an original model or sample of a product or system, used to test and evaluate design concepts and features before mass production.

Examples:

1. The company is currently testing a prototype of the new car.
2. The prototype of the new smartphone was revealed at the tech show.
3. Prototypes are often used to test the feasibility and functionality of a product.
4. The engineers are currently working on the prototype of the new aircraft.
5. The prototype of the new software was released for beta testing.