beta test

ˈbiːtə tɛst

Definition

Definition of beta test - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

product launch

TECH.

pre-release trial by outside users to spot faults

TECH.

They ran a beta test with volunteers before shipping the update.
Feedback from the beta test led to major interface changes.
The game’s beta test revealed several server stability issues.

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Expressions with beta

beta tester

individual trying a product in trial phase

As a beta tester, she gave feedback on the new gadget.

beta male

male second in social hierarchy, submissive to alpha male

In the wolf pack, he was the beta male.

beta reader

individual providing feedback on a draft

A beta reader's comments can help improve the story.

beta fish

small colorful freshwater fish known for aggression and long fins

The beta fish flared its fins in the aquarium.

beta testing

testing software with external users before final release

The app is now in beta testing to fix bugs.

beta cell

endocrine cell in pancreas releasing insulin

Beta cells in the pancreas release insulin.

Expressions with test

test out

try something to evaluate its effectiveness

They decided to test out the new software before full deployment.

acid test

rigorous test to determine quality or value

The new policy faces its acid test next month.

pub test

test if most people think something is fair or reasonable

That policy doesn't pass the pub test.

straight-face test

evaluation if something can be said seriously

The proposal didn't pass the straight-face test.

put to the test

evaluate something by testing or experimentation

The new software was put to the test yesterday.

stand the test

endure over time without failing

Their friendship stood the test of time.

test of time

ability of something to remain useful or valued over a long period

Only the best constructions can withstand the test of time.

test someone's patience

push someone to see how long they stay calm

The children always test their teacher's patience.

test the water

try something to see if it works

She decided to test the water before investing more money.

test the waters

try something new or explore before deciding or committing

She wanted to test the waters before joining the club.

Terms with beta test included in their meaning

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CBT

acr.

acr: closed beta test

testing phase for a game with limited access

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French:bêta-test, ...
German:Betatest, ...
Italian:test beta, ...
Spanish:prueba beta, ...
Portuguese:beta test, ...
Chinese:公测, ...
Japanese:ベータテスト, ...
Arabic:اختِبار نُسخة بيتا, ...
Hebrew:בְּדִיקַת בֵּטָא, ...
Russian:бета-тест, ...
Ukrainian:бета-тест, ...
Hindi:बीटा परीक्षण, ...
Bengali:বেটা টেস্ট, ...
Catalan:beta test, ...
Czech:beta test, ...
Danish:beta-test, ...
Dutch:bèta-test, ...
Greek:δοκιμή beta, ...
Hungarian:bétateszt, ...
Khmer:ការសាកល្បងបេតា, ...
Korean:베타 테스트, ...
Persian:آزمون بتا, ...
Polish:beta test, ...
Portuguese (BR):teste beta, ...
Romanian:test beta, ...
Swedish:betatest, ...
Thai:การทดสอบเบต้า, ...
Turkish:beta testi, ...
Vietnamese:thử nghiệm beta, ...

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