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prototype

[proh-tuh-tahyp] / ˈproʊ təˌtaɪp /


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Inventor Nikola Tesla in 1898 demonstrated a prototype radio-guided boat at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

In 2007, Princeton released a “Wedges” game online, which Pacala built a prototype for from planks of wood in his garage.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

It is in character for the tech giant—its research division produced the first prototype for a 2 nanometer node chip back in May 2021.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The firm claims in tests, its prototype performed 50% better than its own 2nm chip and was 70% more energy efficient.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

By February 1955, a prototype was ready to fly.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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