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noun
- The name of the second letter of the Greek alphabet (�, β), preceded by alpha (�, α) and followed by gamma, (�, γ). In modern Greek it represents the w:Voiced labiodental fricative, voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.
- A scientific caste of people in the novel w:Brave New World, Brave New World by w:Aldous Huxley, Aldous Huxley.
- Used in marking scheme: α, β, γ or α+, α, α-, β etc.
- (finance) Ratio of a stock's volatility to overall market volatility. So for instance a beta of 0.5 means the stock moves 4% when the market moves 8%. (Wikipedia w:beta coefficient, beta coefficient.)
- A preliminary version of a computer program which, while not complete, has been released to potential users for testing.
- (climbing) Information about a route which may aid someone in climbing it.
- (physics) A beta particle or beta ray.
Translations: verb
- To preliminarily release computer software for initial testing prior to final release.
- (italbrac, perhaps chiefly Internet) Proofread a text, especially fanfiction.
adjective
- Identifying a molecular position in an organic chemical compound.
- Designates the second in an order of precedence.
- Preliminary, prerelease; refers to an incomplete version of a product released for initial testing.
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