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The original version of something

A template or pattern from which something is made or based on

A predecessor to something contemporary

A person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model

A technical drawing, typically used in design and planning

A sketch meant for artistic brainstorming

A comprehensive document that sets out an overall strategy

A source or origin of something

First in a series or copies/versions

Pertaining to or founded on experimentation

Not yet used, done, or tested

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Noun

The original version of something

point of reference

guiding principle

classic example

reference point

previous instance

previous example

point of comparison

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“An original prototype of the legendary Atari Pong console was up for auction recently.”

Noun

A template or pattern from which something is made or based on

proof of concept

genuine article

guiding principle

proof of principle

feasibility study

organization^US

organisation^UK

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“The PAT knowledge base architecture has been used as a prototype to design and build several expert systems.”

Noun

A predecessor to something contemporary

“Even now, where the wolf makes his home in far off countries, there do we find the prototype of the old English sheepdog, guarding the vast flocks and herds.”

Noun

A person or thing serving as a typical example or appropriate model

exemplification

personification

typical example

perfect example

representative case

shining example

classic example

one in a million

outstanding example

perfect example of its kind

definitive example

textbook example

jewel in the crown

crème de la crème

acme of perfection

perfect specimen

classic exemplar

representative example

crystallization^US

crystallisation^UK

the bee's knees

outward expression

cream of the crop

hidden treasure

best thing since sliced bread

standard of perfection

crowning moment

high water mark

greatest thing since sliced bread

high-water mark

pick of the bunch

peak of perfection

ultimate example

dream come true

person to look up to

authority figure

finest specimen

pièce de résistance

choicest specimen

choicest example

most fashionable

greatest degree

immortalization

idealization^US

idealisation^UK

personification of

perfect example of

typification of

classic case of

culminating point

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“He was the true prototype of an Englishman from a British movie: tall, straight as a ramrod, with smooth, well-brushed hair, and a thin mustache.”

Noun

A technical drawing, typically used in design and planning

technical drawing

architectural plan

artist's impression

preliminary sketch

preliminary form

schematic representation

preliminary version

graphic representation

thumbnail sketch

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Noun

A sketch meant for artistic brainstorming

preliminary sketch

Noun

A comprehensive document that sets out an overall strategy

course of action

series of measures

standard operating procedure

series of steps

preliminary design

standard procedure

vision statement

mission statement

mode of behaviour

mode of conduct

method of working

proposed action

organization^US

organisation^UK

systematization^US

systematisation^UK

sleight of hand

set of procedures

systematic process

leap in the dark

instrumentation

organizing system

what one is into

bait and switch

course of therapy

set of principles

instrumentality

entrepreneurship

frame of reference

orderly process

set of guidelines

set of channels

business enterprise

logical process

guiding principle

way of achieving

means of achieving

way of ensuring

means of ensuring

likely cause of

usual procedure

formularization

method of functioning

method of operation

manner of working

method of operating

mode of operation

piece of business

piece of advice

way of doing things

military science

treacherousness

superintendency

superintendence

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Noun

A source or origin of something

Adjective

First in a series or copies/versions

first-generation

meat-and-potatoes

meat and potatoes

untouched by humans

straightforward

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Adjective

Pertaining to or founded on experimentation

Adjective

Not yet used, done, or tested

in the experimental stage

wet behind the ears

unsophisticated

lacking experience

unfamiliar with

as green as grass

not dry behind ears

nonprofessional

unsubstantiated

just starting out

on the drawing board

having two left feet

having two left hands

all fingers and thumbs

out of your depth

with two left feet

unconversant with

inexperienced in

unacquainted with

inexperienced at

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