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proof of concept

proof of concept noun: a short and/or incomplete realization of a certain method or idea to demonstrate its feasibility.

Noun

proof of concept (plural proofs of concepts or proofs of concept)

  1. A short and/or incomplete realization of a certain method or idea to demonstrate its feasibility.
    Synonyms:
    feasibility study
  2. (perhaps nonstandard) A proof of technology or pilot project.

Synonyms of proof of concept

Forms of proof of concept

pluralproofs of concepts
pluralproofs of concept
alternative formproof-of-concept

Questions about proof of concept

What does proof of concept mean?
Proof of concept means a short and/or incomplete realization of a certain method or idea to demonstrate its feasibility.
What part of speech is proof of concept?
Proof of concept is a noun.
What is the plural of proof of concept?
The plural of proof of concept is proofs of concepts.

Words near proof of concept in the dictionary

  1. proof leaf
  2. proof leaves
  3. proof mark
  4. proof marks
  5. proof of burn
  6. proof of concept
  7. proof of delivery
  8. proof of life
  9. proof of payment
  10. proof of purchase
  11. proof of stake

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