mock-up

or mock·up

[ mok-uhp ]

noun

1. a model, often full-size, for study, testing, or teaching:

   a mock-up of an experimental aircraft.

mock-up

noun

1. a working full-scale model of a machine, apparatus, etc, for testing, research, etc
2. a layout of printed matter

verb

1. tr, adverb to build or make a mock-up of

Word History and Origins

Origin of mock-up¹

First recorded in 1915–20; noun use of verb phrase mock up

Related Words

• copy
• figure
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