first article

Noun

Meaning

(civil law) A prototype or archetype.

(innovation, manufacturing) A preproduction model, initial sample or pilot model.

Examples

Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed. Mahatma Gandhi

The first article carrying Vonnegut's byline, 'This Business of Whistle Purchasing,' a lighthearted criticism of a school fund-raiser, was submitted at the urging of his sophomore English teacher. Charles J. Shields

[The first article about NSA surveillance] "It's everywhere," Snowden said, clearly excited. "I watched all your interviews. Everyone seemed to get it." Glenn Greenwald

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