beta

(noun, adjective, verb)

adjective

1. second in order of importance

- the candidate, considered a beta male, was perceived to be unable to lead his party to victory

Similar word(s): important

2. preliminary or testing stage of a software or hardware product

- a beta version

- beta software

Similar word(s): explorative, exploratory

noun

1. the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet

Definition categories: communication, letter

2. beets

Definition categories: plant

verb

1. (computing) To preliminarily release computer software for initial testing prior to final release.