beta test

NOUN

second phase testing

Synonyms

WEAK

field test final product test real-world test

Example Sentences

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HappyHorse “is currently under internal beta test and we are expecting to launch API access for the model in the near future,” said a spokesperson at Token Hub, Alibaba’s newly created AI-focused unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The new premium tier, which is currently available as part of a beta test in Australia, New Zealand, select U.S. cities and Canada, is aimed at frequent users who want to spend less time scrolling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

But when he downloaded a beta test version of a game called "MetaToy" that turned out to be fake, it installed malware on his browser.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

And let's be blunt - as the public beta test nears its end, there are a lot of people online who are frankly furious with many of these changes.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

The first public release was version 2.1 in 1982; all versions before 2.1 were considered in beta test.

From Zen and the Art of the Internet by Kehoe, Brendan P.