mock-up

noun

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

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For example, teams transitioning from mock-ups to full-scale implementation can rely on the KMS to retain essential context, ensuring smooth handoffs and consistent progress. Sagi Eliyahu, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 The mock-ups were meant to soar around the world on a suborbital trajectory, just like Starship, and reenter over the unpopulated Indian Ocean. Bradley Iger, Ars Technica, 20 Feb. 2025 The areas range from calming spaces with dimmable lighting, soft furniture, and tactical games to interactive experiences with mock-up aircraft and jetways to prepare travelers for actual air travel. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 28 Jan. 2025 In the lobby of the main building, there's a mock-up of the company's first lunar lander, Mark 1. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mock-up

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of mock-up was in 1920

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“Mock-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mock-up. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

mock-up

noun
ˈmäk-ˌəp,
ˈmȯk-
: a full-sized model built for study, testing, or display
a mock-up of a car

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