Oxford Dictionary English beta version nounnoun BrE BrE//ˈbiːtə vɜːʃn// , BrE//ˈbiːtə vɜːʒn// ; NAmE NAmE//ˈbeɪtə vɜːrʒn// (also beta) [usually singular] Computer software, Computer programming Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsa version of a product, especially computer software, that is almost ready for the public to buy or use, and that is tested by people who do not work for the company that is developing it Wordfindersoftwareanimation, application, authoring, beta version, configure, demo, install, interactive, software, spreadsheet See related entries: Computer software, Computer programmingSee beta version in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: beta version oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com