Alpha testing
to subject (software or hardware) to an alpha test.
noun
an in-house test of a new or modified piece of computer software
verb (transitive)
to test (software) in this way Compare beta-test
programming
Testing of software at the developer’s site by the customer. The stage before beta testing.
(1996-05-10)
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