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prototype

[proh-tuh-tahyp] / ˈproʊ təˌtaɪp /


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They will not land on the Moon, but will fly to low Earth orbit where they will dock with prototype lunar landers in a rehearsal for the landing to come.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The $100 million federal funding for D-Wave is contingent on research and development milestones, including prototype delivery.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

SpaceX is required to provide the Space Force with a fully operational prototype by the end of next year.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Faraday has imported prototype vehicles from Zeekr to work on, according to trade-data firm ImportGenius.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

That makes it difficult for an inventor to foresee whether his or her awful prototype might eventually find a use and thus warrant more time and expense to develop it.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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