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beta version

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An early version of a program or application that contains most of the major features, but is not yet complete. Sometimes these versions are released only to a select group of people, or to the general public, for testing and feedback. This is the second major stage of development following the alpha version, and comes before the release candidate.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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11 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: betaverze — software in an early status
  • Finnish: beetaversio — software in an early status
  • Finnish: betaversio — software in an early status
  • French: version bêta — software in an early status
  • German: Beta-Version — software in an early status
  • Indonesian: versi beta — software in an early status
  • Japanese: ベータ版 (bētaban) — software in an early status
  • Polish: wersja beta — software in an early status
  • Serbo-Croatian: beta verzija — software in an early status
  • Turkish: beta sürümü — software in an early status
  • Turkish: ikincil sürüm — software in an early status