Noun a program that is currently in beta

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The exterior of the vehicle is a refined version of what Lucid has been showing off for years at auto shows and via its beta fleet of pre-production test cars. Roberto Baldwin, Car and Driver, "Range-Busting 2021 Lucid Air Electric Luxury Sedan Revealed," 9 Sep. 2020

The club will also include an iOS app, currently in beta, that will connect members with their club’s host and be a platform for discourse. Mary Cadden, USA TODAY, "Malala Yousafzai, Steph Curry, Richard Branson among celebs hosting new themed book clubs," 8 Sep. 2020

The second half of this opening sequence, which will be familiar to players of the generously-sized beta, familiarizes the player with how to play as Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, Captain America, and Black Widow. Phuc Pham, Wired, "Marvel's Avengers Is a Multiplayer Hero-Spree You Can Skip," 4 Sep. 2020

Patients who received interferon-beta also recovered in greater numbers and reported less shortness of breath. Michael Greshko, National Geographic, "These promising coronavirus treatments are saving lives," 28 Aug. 2020

And across the cortex were deposits of another protein, since identified as beta-amyloid, which collect between neurons and disrupt their functioning. The Economist, "The science The search for a cure for dementia is not going well," 27 Aug. 2020

Try a chemical exfoliant, with an alpha or beta hydroxy acid, to help remove those dead skin cells that leave your skin looking dull. Tanya Edwards, CNN Underscored, "Missing the spa? Here’s how to give yourself a relaxing facial at home," 29 July 2020

Neeva is currently in limited beta testing and not available for general use. Jim Salter, Ars Technica, "Search engine startup asks users to be the customer, not the product," 29 June 2020

Yellow corn has some vitamin C, as well as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, "Have a garden load of zucchini? Pair with summer corn for fresh tasting relish," 28 Aug. 2020

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

In August, Reddit started beta testing a new program to train and certify moderators. Washington Post, "Burnout, splinter factions and deleted posts: Unpaid online moderators struggle to manage divided communities," 25 Aug. 2020

Other classifications of blood pressure medication include diuretics, beta blockers and calcium-channel blockers, Margolius said, but concerns had not been raised about those. Peter Krouse, cleveland, "New study suggests COVID-19 patients benefit from their blood pressure medication rather than be at greater risk," 24 Aug. 2020

The service was offered earlier this year in a beta version for Menemsha Films’ mailing list subscribers, spokesman Gary Springer said. Stephen Silver, sun-sentinel.com, "Introducing ChaiFlicks, the ‘Jewish Netflix’," 11 Aug. 2020

This beta version, rumored to have been originally offered only to a select number of private donors, was quite restrictive compared to previous MUGEN editions. Scott White, Ars Technica, "How the MUGEN community built the ultimate fighting game crossover," 10 Aug. 2020

Users can sign up to be a phase one tester of the beta version. Claire Bugos, Smithsonian Magazine, "This Australian App is like ‘Shazam’ for Spiders and Snakes," 10 Aug. 2020

The condition is believed to be caused by a buildup of beta amyloid plaques and tau protein in the brain. Katie Hunt, CNN, "Gum health could be a risk factor for dementia, study suggests," 29 July 2020

TestFlight is a tool for developers to test beta versions of their apps before they're formally launched. David Nield, Wired, "How to Install Apps From Outside Your Phone's App Store," 9 Aug. 2020

Eat one serving daily of foods with vitamin B6 (one banana or a bowl of whole-grain cereal) to help even out hormone levels; and beta-carotene (two medium carrots) to give skin a smoother texture. Carolyn Twersky, Seventeen, "A Dermatologist Weighs In On How To Get Rid of Cystic Acne for Good," 30 July 2020

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