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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Roughly 14,000 students submitted the 2025-26 FAFSA during the limited beta test period, 95% of whom reported being satisfied with the form, according to the Education Department. Nerdwallet, The Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2024 This month, Google announced the beta test of its SynthID watermarking technology that embeds a digital watermark — that’s imperceptible to the naked eye —simultaneously into any type of content produced using its Gemini AI models. Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 To reward players who check out the beta, Capcom is offering a bonus pendant and an open beta test bonus item pack that includes an Armor Sphere, Mega Potion, Ration and other items. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 The beta tests were widely successful, with listings achieving commercial success. Kara Markley Sterling, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024 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 27 Dec. 2024.

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