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beta test
n.
The final stage in the testing of a new software or hardware product before its commercial release, conducted by testers other than its developers.
be′ta-test′ v.
be′ta test`
n.
a test of new or updated computer software or hardware conducted at select user sites just prior to release of the product.
[1990–95]
be′ta-test`, v.t., v.i. -test•ed, -test•ing.
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| Noun | 1. |  beta test - (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organizationcomputer, computing device, computing machine, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system - a machine for performing calculations automatically |