prototyping

noun

pro·​to·​typ·​ing ˈprō-tə-ˌtī-piŋ 

: the process of creating a first full-scale or fully developed and usually functional form of a new product or service that is created to demonstrate feasibility, detect flaws, gather feedback, etc. : the act of developing and producing a prototype

As you progress, concept development and new product prototype development become indispensable. Prototyping allows you to test ideas and gather user feedback, which is crucial for refining your product.

—Tabby McFarland

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above