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\ ˈmäk-ˌəp How to pronounce mock-up (audio) , ˈmȯk- \

Definition of mock-up

1 : a full-sized structural model built to scale chiefly for study, testing, or display
2 : a working sample (as of a magazine) for reviewing format, layout, or content

First Known Use of mock-up

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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“Mock-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mock-up. Accessed 25 Jan. 2021.

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English Language Learners Definition of mock-up

: a full-sized model of something (such as a boat or a car) that is used for studying, testing, or showing its features

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