beta

UK
/ˈbeɪtə/
US
/ˈbeɪtə/

Translations

betanoun
betas
pl
UK
/ˈbeɪtə/
US
/ˈbeɪtə/
In the Greek alphabet, beta follows alpha.
Dans l’alphabet grec, bêta suit alpha.
bêtaInformatique
The company released a beta version of the app to gather user feedback.
L’entreprise a publié une bêta de l’application pour recueillir les retours des utilisateurs.
bêtaFinance
The stock has a beta of 1.2, indicating it is more volatile than the market.
L’action a un bêta de 1,2, ce qui indique qu’elle est plus volatile que le marché.
Additional translations
bêtaUsage familier, pour une personne jugée moins dominante ou subordonnée dans une hiérarchie sociale
betaadjective
UK
/ˈbiː.tə/
US
/ˈbeɪ.tə/
Used attributively in chemistry, software development, etc.
bêtaInformatique; invariable
The beta build of the game will be open to selected players.
La version bêta du jeu sera ouverte à certains joueurs.
bêtaS’emploie pour désigner une version de test ou la deuxième forme d’une série; invariable
Beta particles are emitted during certain types of radioactive decay.
Des particules bêta sont émises lors de certains types de désintégration radioactive.

Definitions

betanoun
The second letter of the Greek alphabet.
In the Greek alphabet, beta follows alpha.
A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market.
The stock has a beta of 1.2, indicating it is more volatile than the market.
A version of a product, such as software, that is made available for testing before its official release.
The company released a beta version of the app to gather user feedback.
A person who is seen as subordinate or less dominant in a social hierarchy.
In the wolf pack, the beta helps maintain order and supports the alpha.
betaadjective
Designating the second in a sequence or set, especially of chemical compounds, crystal forms, or radiation types.
Beta particles are emitted during certain types of radioactive decay.
Relating to a version of a product made available for testing before official release.
The beta build of the game will be open to selected players.