betas
nounUK /ˈbiːtəz/
US /ˈbeɪtəz/
Betas are the second letter of the Greek alphabet, or second versions of things that are still being tested.
The software company released two betas of its new game before the final version.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Plural of beta, the second letter of the Greek alphabet.
In math class we learned that betas come right after alphas.
3. Early test versions of software or products.
Players tried the betas to find bugs before launch.
4. Male fish that are less dominant in a group.
The betas stayed near the edges while the alpha fish swam in the center.