beta
Pronunciation
[change]Noun
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- The second letter of the Greek alphabet.
- (computing) (video games) The beta period of a piece of software is the period after its alpha and before its final release.
- (slang) (insult) A shortening of beta male; an inferior and undesirable male, especially compared to an alpha male.