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alpha test

1

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.

alpha-test

2

verb (used with object)

, Computers.
  1. to subject (software or hardware) to an alpha test.

alpha-test

noun

  1. an in-house test of a new or modified piece of computer software

verb

  1. See beta-test
    to test (software) in this way Compare beta-test

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Word History and Origins

Origin of alpha test1

First recorded in 1985–90

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Example Sentences

The Alpha test included 212 questions in all, and a correct answer to any question netted the subject one point.

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