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[proh-tuh-tahyp] / ˈproʊ təˌtaɪp /


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Numerous prototype limbs litter the surfaces in Kimathi's lab.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

Inside the prototype build facility at Rivian in Irvine on June 24, 2026.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

In a prototype device, the researchers used a shared source of correlated light particles to entangle two separated qubits, experimentally realizing an idea that had remained theoretical for more than two decades.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

Today, AI can help him prototype, analyze data, write code and get remarkably far before assembling a large technical team.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

When the company showed me the prototype, I cried.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

Most of the vehicles currently on the road, even those generating revenue, are still basically prototypes, he added.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

The original headquarters of JonnyPops was the basement of their college dorm, where they blended prototypes and experimented in ice-cube trays.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

He obtained a bank loan and went into debt cycling through more than 5,000 prototypes in his quest to perfect his signature bagless cyclonic system.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Zigzagging between robots, weapons and computers in his garage workshop, Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko was bubbling with excitement as he showed off his latest prototypes and dreamed of sci-fi-inspired futuristic ideas.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

The judges would be in to look at all the prototypes.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon

“They prototyped a lot of ideas,” said Yee, a father of three who took over from Akl as chairman of the board of KidSTREAM in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

Together, they designed user interfaces, prototyped an app and coded a website based on the prototype.

From Seattle Times Sep. 11, 2023

Girlboss has prototyped the concept of its private social network with a Facebook group called “Girlboss Gang” that has more than 5,700 members, Ms. Amoruso added.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2018

“Some things can be prototyped and some things can’t,” he said.

From New York Times Nov. 13, 2017

“We prototyped a new way,” Grignon says of the early device.

From The Verge Jun. 13, 2017

The design software market faces unique risks, Radke conceded, as generative AI reduces the time and skill required for prototyping and ideation, in turn blurring the boundaries “of who a ‘designer’ is.”

From Barron's Jun. 17, 2026

"We've spent the last four years developing, prototyping and testing technologies… We have a team of 30 people, and growing," says Rob Meyerson, co-founder and chief executive.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

As soon as they read his memo, they began prototyping his little indicator that would be known as the Moylan Arrow.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 3, 2026

“When I was prototyping it, the kids loved having a game to play where they can learn and talk about it,” Yount said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2024

Since around 1990 Perl has rapidly been gaining favor, especially as a tool for systems-administration utilities and rapid prototyping.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele




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