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beta

beta

noun BEH-tah Rare
Communication Technology

Origin: From Greek beta, second letter of the Greek alphabet.

Also means

beta version

Usage Note

Beta is invariable in Italian and is used in multiple domains: the Greek letter, a versione beta (beta version) in software, or beta particles in physics. It is typically feminine when referring to the letter or version: la beta, una beta pubblica. In common speech beta alone often implies a pre-release software version.

Examples

"L'app è ancora in versione beta."

Natural Translation

The app is still in beta version.

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