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==Origin==

==Origin==

French, from [[Greek]] ''prōtotypon'', from neuter of ''prōtotypos'' archetypal, from ''prōt''- + typos [[type]]

French, from [[Greek]] ''prōtotypon'', from neuter of ''prōtotypos'' archetypal, from ''prōt''- + typos [[type]]

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1552]

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/16th_century 1552]

The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον (''prototypon''), "[[primitive]] form", neutral of πρωτότυπος (''prototypos''), "original, primitive", from πρῶτος (''protos''), "first" and τύπος (typos), "[[impression]]".

The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον (''prototypon''), "[[primitive]] form", neutral of πρωτότυπος (''prototypos''), "original, primitive", from πρῶτος (''protos''), "first" and τύπος (typos), "[[impression]]".

==Definitions==

==Definitions==

In many products it is common to assign the prototype iterations [[Greek]] letters. For example, a first iteration prototype may be called an "Alpha" prototype. Often this iteration is not [[expected]] to perform as intended and some amount of [[failures]] or issues are [[anticipated]]. Subsequent prototyping iterations (Beta, Gamma, etc.) will be expected to resolve issues and perform closer to the final production [[intent]].

In many products it is common to assign the prototype iterations [[Greek]] letters. For example, a first iteration prototype may be called an "Alpha" prototype. Often this iteration is not [[expected]] to perform as intended and some amount of [[failures]] or issues are [[anticipated]]. Subsequent prototyping iterations (Beta, Gamma, etc.) will be expected to resolve issues and perform closer to the final production [[intent]].

In many product development [[organizations]], prototyping specialists are employed - [[individuals]] with specialized [[skills]] and [[training]] in general fabrication [[techniques]] that can help bridge between theoretical designs and the fabrication of prototypes.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype]

In many product development [[organizations]], prototyping specialists are employed - [[individuals]] with specialized [[skills]] and [[training]] in general fabrication [[techniques]] that can help bridge between theoretical designs and the fabrication of prototypes.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prototype]

==See also==

==See also==

*'''''[[Archetype]]'''''

*'''''[[Archetype]]'''''

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]