alpha test
noun
,
Computers.
1.
an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users.
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beta test
.
alpha-test
verb (used with object)
,
Computers.
1.
to subject (software or hardware) to an alpha test.
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beta-test
.
British Dictionary definitions for
alpha-test
alpha-test
noun
1.
an in-house test of a new or modified piece of computer software
verb
(
transitive
)
2.
to test (software) in this way
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beta-test