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ALPHA TEST
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents
Hypernyms ("alpha test" is a kind of...):
test; trial; trial run; tryout (trying something to find out about it)
Domain category:
computer; computing device; computing machine; data processor; electronic computer; information processing system (a machine for performing calculations automatically)