beta version

American  

noun

Computers.

1. the particular version of software or hardware that is used in a beta test.

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beta version Scientific  

1. The version of a software product that is used in the final stage of testing before it is commercially released. Testing of a beta version is generally conducted by an independent tester outside of the company developing the product.

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Etymology

Origin of beta version

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Starting with a beta version this spring, certain customers will be able to translate phone calls in more than 50 languages, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The beta version aims to test the service gradually before it launches commercially later this year, T-Mobile said.

From The Wall Street Journal

I played a work-in-progress version of the game when I visited Sports Interactive in October, and since then, I've been playing a "beta" version.

From BBC

In 2020, Tesla rolled out a beta version of its Full Self Driving autonomous driving feature.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Amazon hasn’t started service for customers, it aims to begin testing a beta version of Kuiper later in 2025 or early next year, Chief Executive Andy Jassy said on a recent investor call.

From The Wall Street Journal