alpha-test

verb (used with object) Computers.

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

noun Computers.

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

noun

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

verb (tr)

2. to test (software) in this wayCompare beta-test