1. A demonstration that a certain concept or theory has practical potential, typically used to validate technical or business feasibility before full development
The startup created a proof of concept to show investors that their app idea was viable.
A startup criou uma prova de conceito para mostrar aos investidores que a ideia do seu aplicativo era viável.
2. An early prototype or small-scale model used to test the core functionality of an idea before investing significant resources
The team built a proof of concept using simple materials to test the manufacturing process.
A equipe construiu uma prova de conceito usando materiais simples para testar o processo de fabricação.