Beta
Definition
Beta: Beta is a pre-release version of a product made available to a limited group of users for testing before general availability. Beta users help identify bugs, provide feedback, and validate features. Beta phases can be private (invite-only) or public (open to all).
Example Usage
“We ran a 3-month private beta with 100 users whose feedback shaped our launch version.”
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