alpha-test

alpha test

noun Computers.
an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users.
Compare beta test.

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al·pha-test

verb (used with object) Computers.
to subject (software or hardware) to an alpha test.
Compare beta-test.
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alpha-test
 
n
1.  an in-house test of a new or modified piece of computer software
 
vb
2.  Compare beta-test to test (software) in this way

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