ALPHA TEST Definition & Meaning

alpha test

noun

Computers.

an early test of new or updated software or hardware conducted by the developers or manufacturers prior to beta-testing by potential users.

alpha-test

verb (used with object)

Computers.

to subject (software or hardware) to an alpha test.

alpha-test

noun

an in-house test of a new or modified piece of computer software

verb

to test (software) in this way Compare beta-test

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of alpha test¹

First recorded in 1985–90

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Before the game releases, Psyonix announced that a limited alpha test will be available on Android via Google Play to players in Australia and New Zealand today.

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For now, PokéLand is available starting May 31 as an alpha test for Android users in Japan and limited to 10,000 users, who'll put it through its paces though June 9.

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For instance, the Greek pantheon resembles the superuser avatars that the development team used in our alpha test.

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The alpha test only allowed gamers to play the modest "hunt" mode.

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The alpha test only allowed gamers to play the modest “hunt” mode.

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