beta
Loading your saved state.
beta
Refers to a test version of a product, especially software, that is not quite finished yet and is tested by users before its official release.
Wer die neuen Funktionen testen will, kann sich für die Beta anmelden.
Anyone who wants to test the new features can sign up for the beta.
The word 'Beta' comes from the second letter of the Greek alphabet. In product development, 'Alpha' refers to a very early, internal testing phase, and 'Beta' refers to a later, often public testing phase before the final release.
Die Software ist nach der Alpha-Phase nun in der Beta.
After the alpha phase, the software is now in beta.
'Beta' is almost always used in combination with other nouns. The most common combinations are 'Beta-Version' (beta version), 'Beta-Test' (beta test), and 'Beta-Phase' (beta phase).
Die Beta-Version des Spiels enthält noch einige Fehler.
The beta version of the game still contains a few bugs.
This word is found almost exclusively in the context of technology, especially with software, apps, and video games. When you hear about a 'Beta' (beta), it is almost always about an unfinished digital product.
Ich habe einen Zugang zur geschlossenen Beta der neuen App erhalten.
I received access to the closed beta of the new app.
demo
A Demo and a Beta are not yet a normal, finished product version. A Demo presents the product for testing or promotional purposes and often has fewer functions. A Beta is an unfinished version before release that users are expected to test.
Vor der Veröffentlichung lädt Sara die Beta herunter, um noch vorhandene Fehler zu finden.
Before the release, Sara downloads the beta to find any remaining bugs.
Vor dem Kauf lädt Sara die Demo herunter, die nur drei Funktionen zeigt.
Before buying it, Sara downloads the demo, which shows only three features.
