prøvetype

Prøvetype is a Norwegian term used to describe a trial version or prototype of a product, design, or concept. The word combines prøve (to try or test) and type, and it is used to refer to an early or sample form that is subjected to testing, evaluation, or demonstration before a final version is produced. The exact sense of prøvetype is highly dependent on context.

In product development and engineering, a prøvetype may be a physical model, digital mock-up, or functional prototype used to assess form, fit, and function, and to collect feedback from stakeholders or users before committing to full-scale production. In printing and typography, the term has historical usage to denote a preliminary specimen of type or a proof copy. Such prøvetype materials are examined for spacing, typography, ink density, and layout before the final printing job.

Other uses can appear in fields like design, software development, or research, where prøvetype signifies an early version intended for testing and refinement rather than public release. The concept aligns with more widely used terms such as prototype, mock-up, or proof, but the precise definition varies with industry and language context.

See also: prototype, mock-up, proof, sample.