Meaning & use
mock-up
A model or replica of a design, built to scale, used to test or demonstrate an idea before it is finalized.
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The design team built a cardboard mock-up of the new packaging.
Engineers tested the mock-up of the aircraft cabin for passenger comfort.
A note on using this word
A mock-up is typically not functional; it exists mainly to show appearance, layout, or scale before the real version is built.
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