beta
|be-ta|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbeɪtə/
🇬🇧
/ˈbiːtə/
second, trial version
Etymology
Etymology Information
'beta' originates from Greek, specifically the letter 'βῆτα', where 'β' was the second letter of the Greek alphabet.
Historical Evolution
'βῆτα' transformed into the Latin word 'beta', and eventually became the modern English word 'beta'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the second letter of the Greek alphabet', but over time it evolved to include meanings in finance and software testing.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β, β).
The symbol β is often used in scientific equations.
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Noun 2
a measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market.
The stock has a beta of 1.2, indicating it's more volatile than the market.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45