alpha test

¹

noun

Computers.

1. an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users.

alpha-test

²

verb (used with object)

Computers.

1. to subject (software or hardware) to an alpha test.

alpha-test

noun

1. an in-house test of a new or modified piece of computer software

verb

1. to test (software) in this way Compare beta-test

Word History and Origins

Origin of alpha-test¹

First recorded in 1985–90