proof of concept
Initial working model
A proof of concept is a demonstration that an idea, method, or design is feasible—that it can work in practice, not just in theory.
Common in technology and business, it's a preliminary test before committing significant resources: We built a proof of concept to show investors the app could handle real-time data.
Often abbreviated POC.
First functional specimen
- demoShort trial presentation
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- feasibility studyAssessment of project practicality
mockup · working model · alpha version · beta version · minimum viable product · testbed · sandbox · simulation
Public display of opinion
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- pitchFrequency of sound
- exhibitItem publicly displayed
- presentationFormal display to viewers
prototype
First functional specimen
feasibility study · mockup · working model · alpha version · beta version · minimum viable product · testbed · sandbox · simulation · dry run
demonstration
Public display of opinion
- experimentsexperiment, experiments, test, tests, trials
- deliverablesreport, document, presentation, proposal, prototype
- previewspreview, movie trailer, book excerpt, sneak peek, teaser
- Experimental AircraftX-15, X-plane, X-planes, demonstrator, SpaceShipOne
- experimentationexperimentation, experimenting, trial run, test run, attempts
- Product Developmentdevelopment, roadmap, prototype, design, backlog
proof of conceptfinished product
Completed manufactured good
final version · gold master · minimum viable product · final product · end product
proof of conceptfailed experiment
Unsuccessful scientific attempt
dead end · non-starter · negative result · abandoned project
proof of conceptabstract idea
Notion lacking concrete form
whitepaper · conceptual framework · napkin sketch · thought experiment · vaporware
prove, proof, concept, proved, proving, disprove, proves, proofs, reprove