mock-up

noun
UK: /ˈmɒk.ʌp/
US: /ˈmɑːk.ʌp/

  1. A model of something, often used to test a design.

    1. I made a mock-up of the new website.
    2. The architect created a detailed mock-up of the proposed building to show investors the design's potential.

  2. An arrangement showing how something will look.

    1. This is a mock-up of our book cover.
    2. The design team presented a full-scale mock-up of the store layout, allowing the managers to visualize the customer flow.

Synonyms

prototype model representation dummy replica simulation
mock-up transitive-verb

  1. To create a model or representation of something.

    1. Let's mock-up the website's homepage.
    2. The students were asked to mock-up a prototype of their invention for the science fair.

  2. To produce a sample or prototype to test a design or idea.

    1. We need to mock-up the interface before presenting it.
    2. The engineers decided to mock-up the engine design using 3D printing to identify potential flaws early in the development process.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mock-up" in English means: A model of something, often used to test a design., An arrangement showing how something will look..

The phonetic transcription of "mock-up" is /ˈmɒk.ʌp/ in British English and /ˈmɑːk.ʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mock-up": prototype, model, representation, dummy, replica, simulation.

Example usage of "mock-up": "I made a mock-up of the new website.". More examples on the page.