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Definition of mockup

mockup

/ˈmɑːk.ʌp/
mock · up

Plural:mockups
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mockup Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A visual layout or static rendering of a publication, website, or software interface created to show how the finished design will look before production.

Example

"The graphic designer presented three high-fidelity mockups of the mobile app homepage to the client."


2

A scale or full-sized model of a structure, device, or product used for instructional, experimental, or demonstration purposes.

Example

"The aerospace engineers built a full-scale wooden mockup of the cockpit to test the ergonomics of the control panel."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The noun is commonly spelled either as a closed compound ('mockup') or hyphenated ('mock-up'), whereas the corresponding phrasal verb is always written as two separate words ('mock up').

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century as a noun derivative of the phrasal verb 'mock up', originally used in aviation and industrial manufacturing to describe full-sized wooden or plaster models built to test equipment layouts.

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