Substantiv
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The name of the second letter of the Greek alphabet Β, β, preceded by alpha Α, α and followed by gamma, Γ, γ. In modern Greek it represents the labiodental voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.
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Used in marking scheme: α, β, γ or α+, α, α-, β etc.
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Average sensitivity of a security's price to overall securities market prices.
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The phase of development after alpha testing and before launch, in which software, while not complete, has been released to potential users for testing.
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A computer program in such phase; a preliminary version.
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Information about a route which may aid someone in climbing it.
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A beta particle or beta ray.
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A beta fish, of the genus Betta.
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A beta male.
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Verb
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To preliminarily release computer software for initial testing prior to final release.
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To proofread a text, especially fan fiction.
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Adjektiv
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Identifying a molecular position in an organic chemical compound.
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Designates the second in an order of precedence.
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Preliminary; prerelease. Refers to an incomplete version of a product released for initial testing.
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associated with the beta male/female archetype.
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