Definitions

1. noun

an original model or design from which copies are made

“The company developed several prototypes of the new smartphone before going into mass production.”

2. noun

an early or experimental version of something, such as a software program

“The team spent months refining the prototypes of their new app before launching it to the public.”

3. noun

a person or thing that is a representative or symbol of something else

“The company’s CEO was seen as a prototype of a modern business leader.”