previewbuilds

noun

UK /ˈpriː.vjuː bɪldz/

US /ˈpriː.vjuː bɪldz/

Early versions of a game or program that people can try before the final one is ready.

The studio released previewbuilds so players could test the new levels early.

SYNONYMS

test versions beta builds early releases trial versions

RELATED WORDS

software updates testing developers patches

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Copies of a product shared with a small group to find bugs.

Developers sent previewbuilds to volunteers to catch crashes.

3. Unfinished versions shown to the public to gather feedback.

Fans shared their thoughts after trying the previewbuilds.

4. Versions of an app made available before the official launch.

The previewbuilds let users explore new features ahead of time.