prereleases
Before official launch
Prereleases are versions of products—typically software, music, or films—made available before their official public release.
These early versions allow testing, generate buzz, or reward eager fans: The game's prerelease was buggy but promising.
In software, prereleases include alpha and beta versions distributed to developers or testers before the stable release.
Greek alphabet's second letter
- alphaFirst Greek letter
- buildsCreates by assembling parts
- versionsDistinct forms or renditions
- candidatesThose seeking selection
testing · bugs · patches · updates · early access · developers · feedback · unstable
Towed vehicles or film previews
- teasersPromotional glimpses meant to entice
- screeningsScheduled film viewings
- previewsAdvance looks at upcoming content
- embargoesRestrictions on international commerce
critics · reviews · leaks · spoilers · premieres · advance copies · promotional · demos
Oar-powered ancient warships
- proofsDemonstrations of truth
- manuscriptsHandwritten or typed originals
- reviewersThose who assess work
- blurbsBrief promotional descriptions
endorsements · embargoes · catalogues · distributors · booksellers · editors · typesetting · corrections
beta
Greek alphabet's second letter
candidates · testing · bugs · patches · updates · early access · developers · feedback · unstable · nightly
trailers
Towed vehicles or film previews
- teasersPromotional glimpses meant to entice
- screeningsScheduled film viewings
- previewsAdvance looks at upcoming content
embargoes · critics · reviews · leaks · spoilers · premieres · advance copies · promotional · demos · singles
galleys
Oar-powered ancient warships
- proofsDemonstrations of truth
- manuscriptsHandwritten or typed originals
- reviewersThose who assess work
blurbs · endorsements · embargoes · catalogues · distributors · booksellers · editors · typesetting · corrections · publicity