Definition
A prototype is a
| “ | [s]mall or full-scale, and usually functioning, form of a newly developed product, which is used to evaluate the product design.[1] | ” |
| “ | An original or model on which a later system/item is formed or based.[2] | ” |
References
- ↑ California Office of Systems Integration, Definitions (full-text).
- ↑ Defense Acquisition University, Glossary, at B-149 (13th ed. Nov. 2009) (full-text).