beta

Αα$\longleftarrow$ 2 $\longrightarrow$Γγ

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbiːtə/
• (US) enPR: bāʹtə, IPA ^(key): /ˈbeɪtə/

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Noun

Singular beta

Plural betas

1. The second letter of the Greek alphabet.
2. (computing) (video games) The beta period of a piece of software is the period after its alpha and before its final release.
3. (slang) (insult) A shortening of beta male; an inferior and undesirable male, especially compared to an alpha male.