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Definition of beta - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
alphabetsecond letter of the Greek alphabet
- Beta is the second letter in Greek.
2.
software testingTECH. phase of development after alpha testingTECH.
- The app is currently in beta.
3.
financeTECH. US average sensitivity of a security's price to marketTECH. US
- The stock's beta is 1.2.
4.
physicsTECH. high-speed electron emitted during nuclear decayTECH.
- Beta particles are emitted during decay.
5.
sportsTECH. information about a climbing routeTECH.
- He gave me the beta for the climb.
Adjective
1.
testingpreliminary or testing stage of a product
- The beta software is available for testing.
2.
ordersecond in order or importance
- This is the beta version of the software.
Expressions with beta
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individual trying a product in trial phase
As a beta tester, she gave feedback on the new gadget.
male second in social hierarchy, submissive to alpha male
In the wolf pack, he was the beta male.
individual providing feedback on a draft
A beta reader's comments can help improve the story.
small colorful freshwater fish known for aggression and long fins
The beta fish flared its fins in the aquarium.
pre-release trial by outside users to spot faults
They ran a beta test with volunteers before shipping the update.
testing software with external users before final release
The app is now in beta testing to fix bugs.
endocrine cell in pancreas releasing insulin
Beta cells in the pancreas release insulin.
measure of volatility of an asset compared to the market
The beta coefficient of the stock was 1.2, indicating higher volatility than the market..
radiation of beta particles from radioactive decay
Beta radiation is used in medical treatments.
radiation of fast electrons or positrons from radioactive substances
Beta ray is emitted during radioactive decay.
software in testing phase after alpha version
The company released beta software to gather user feedback.
early software version for testing and feedback
The beta version was released to gather user feedback.
type of brain wave associated with active thinking and alertness
During the exam, his brain likely produced many beta waves..
use of drugs to block beta receptors in the body
Beta-blocking is important in managing high blood pressure.
orange plant pigment that the body uses to make vitamin A
Beta-carotene gives carrots their color and helps make vitamin A.
pre-release software tested by a small invited group
The game entered closed beta for select players.
pre-release version of software open to the public for testing
The game's open beta allowed players to try features before the official launch..
product that is continually updated without final release
The app remained in perpetual beta, receiving updates every month.
peptides involved in Alzheimer's disease plaques
Amyloid beta accumulates in the brains of Alzheimer patients.
medication for glaucoma reducing eye pressure
The doctor prescribed a beta blocker eyedrop for her glaucoma.
nuclear change where an electron or positron is released
Beta decay changes a neutron into a proton and an electron.
type of protein in blood plasma
Beta globulin levels can indicate health issues.
nonmagnetic allotrope of iron stable between 770°C and 910°C
Beta iron is nonmagnetic between 770°C and 910°C.
energetic electron or positron from nuclear reaction or decay
Beta particles are detected in nuclear reactors.
Origin of beta
Greek, beta (second letter of Greek alphabet)
Terms with beta included in their meaning
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acr: closed beta test
testing phase for a game with limited access
technology
beta software tested by developers
abr: beta-blocker
medicine that lowers blood pressure and heart rate
organic chemistry
aldehyde or ketone with a beta-hydroxy group
medical
compound that inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes
radioactive decay
radiation of beta particles during radioactive decay
pharmacology
cardioselective beta blocker for arrhythmias and hypertension
ethnic group
ethiopian Jews known as Beta Israel
agriculture
genetically modified rice producing beta-carotene
medical
naturally-occurring chemical toxic to pancreas beta cells
drug
beta blocker medicine for high blood pressure, migraines, or after heart attacks
physics
radiation of beta particles from radioactive decay
medical
use of drugs to block beta receptors in the body
medical drug
blocking beta-adrenergic receptors in the body
chemistry
enzyme breaking down beta-lactam antibiotics in bacteria
protein structure
structure in proteins formed by beta strands connected laterally
blood disorder
medical condition with high beta-lipoproteins in the blood
genetic disorder
hereditary disorder with low beta-lipoproteins and cholesterol
treatment
medicine for high blood pressure that blocks alpha and beta receptors
Examples of beta in a sentence
In math, beta often represents a variable. The software will be released after the beta phase. Feedback from the beta testers was overwhelmingly positive. Investors often look at a stock's beta to assess risk. A beta of less than 1 indicates lower volatility. Beta rays can penetrate through paper.
Scientists measured the beta emissions in the lab. She shared the beta for the tricky section. I need the beta before attempting the ascent. The beta version had several bugs to fix. We are using the beta app to gather feedback. The beta release will be available next week. He is the beta member of the team.
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- French:bêta, préliminaire, ...
- German:Beta, Beta-, ...
- Italian:beta, coefficiente beta, ...
- Spanish:beta, de prueba, ...
- Portuguese:beta, experimental, ...
- Chinese:贝塔, 测试版的, ...
- Japanese:ベータ, ベータ版の, ...
- Arabic:بِيتَا, تَجْرِيبِي, ...
- Hebrew:בֵּיתָא, שָׁלַב בֵּטָא, ...
- Russian:бета, тестовый, ...
- Ukrainian:бета, тестовий, ...
- Hindi:बीटा, प्रारंभिक, ...
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