beta test

noun

: a field test of the beta version of a product (such as software) especially by testers outside the company developing it that is conducted prior to commercial release
beta test transitive verb
beta tester noun

Examples of beta test in a Sentence

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Since this is a closed beta test, that means there will be a cap on how many players are allowed entry and all characters and progress will be wiped after the testing period. David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 But SpaceX’s own beta tests have shown the technology can reach speeds of 17Mbps and even power video calls. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025 Truth Social parent company Trump Media & Technology Group said the beta test of its streaming platform, Truth+, aims to expand beyond North America. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 One feature, called AI Mode, has already been tested in Google Search Labs—a platform that effectively allows Google to beta test new features with interested users. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 20 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for beta test

Word History

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beta test was in 1983

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“Beta test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beta%20test. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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