A "concept" is a general, abstract idea that the human mind forms about a concrete or abstract object of thought. The term comes from the Latin cum capio: "to grasp together". It is an abstract ...

The evidence that a proposed product, technology or information system is viable and capable of solving an organization's problem. A proof of concept is also called a "proof of principle." See ...

A proof of concept (POC) is a demonstration of a product in which work is focused on determining whether an idea can be turned into a reality. A POC's goal is not to seek market demand for the concept ...