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Second letter of the Greek alphabet
Beta (UK: /ˈbiːtə/, US: /ˈbeɪtə/ ; uppercase Β, lowercase β, or cursive ϐ; Ancient Greek: βῆτα, romanized: bē̂ta or Greek: βήτα, romanized: víta) is the
Beta
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up Beta, beta, béta, or bêta in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Beta (B, β) is the second letter of the Greek alphabet. Beta or BETA may also refer
Beta_(disambiguation)
Stages in development and support of computer software
system). It typically consists of several stages, such as pre-alpha, alpha, beta, and release candidate, before the final version, or "gold", is released
Software_release_life_cycle
Cohort succeeding Generation Alpha
Generation Beta, often shortened to Gen Beta, is the proposed name for the demographic cohort succeeding Generation Alpha. The name was coined by futurist
Generation_Beta
Probability distribution
^{2}(2\beta -1)+\beta ^{2}(\beta +1)-2\alpha \beta (\beta +2)]}{\alpha \beta (\alpha +\beta +2)(\alpha +\beta +3)}}\\&={\frac {6[(\alpha -\beta )^{2}(\alpha
Beta_distribution
Beta globulins are a group of globular proteins in plasma that are more mobile in alkaline or electrically charged solutions than gamma globulins, but
Beta_globulin
Medication class with multiple uses
Beta blockers, also spelled β-blockers and also sometimes known as β-adrenergic receptor antagonists, are a class of medications predominantly used to
Beta_blocker
Jewish community associated with modern-day Ethiopia
as the Falash Mura. The Beta Abraham community is considered by some to be a crypto-Judaic branch of the Beta Israel. The Beta Israel first made extensive
Beta_Israel
Type of radioactive decay
In nuclear physics, beta decay (β-decay) is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits a beta particle (fast energetic electron or positron)
Beta_decay
Ionizing radiation
A beta particle, also called beta ray or beta radiation (symbol β), is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted by the radioactive decay
Beta_particle
Vermont electric aircraft manufacturer
Beta Technologies, Inc. (stylized as BETA Technologies), is a South Burlington, Vermont-based aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical take
Beta_Technologies
a finite representation of a sequence in base beta, with beta being a real number between 1 and 2. Beta encoders are an alternative to traditional approaches
Beta_encoder
Measure of the coldness of a system
thermodynamic beta, also known as coldness, is the reciprocal of the thermodynamic temperature of a system: β ≡ 1 k B T {\displaystyle \beta \equiv {\frac
Thermodynamic_beta
Honor society for the liberal arts and sciences in the United States
The Phi Beta Kappa Society (ΦΒΚ) is the oldest academic honor society in the United States. Founded in 1776 at the College of William & Mary in Virginia
Phi_Beta_Kappa
Characteristic quantity of plasmas
The beta of a plasma, symbolized by β, is the ratio of the plasma pressure (p = nkBT) to the magnetic pressure (pmag = B2/2μ0). The term is commonly used
Plasma_beta
Protein structure
A beta helix is a tandem protein repeat structure formed by the association of parallel beta sheet in a helical pattern with either two or three faces
Beta_helix
Star in the constellation Taurus
Beta Tauri is the second-brightest star in the constellation of Taurus. It has the official name Elnath; Beta Tauri is the current Bayer designation,
Beta_Tauri
Star in the constellation Carina
Beta Carinae is the second-brightest star in the southern constellation of Carina. It has the official name Miaplacidus; Beta Carinae is the star's Bayer
Beta_Carinae
Expected change in price of a stock relative to the whole market
In finance, the beta (β or market beta or beta coefficient) is a statistic that measures the expected increase or decrease of an individual stock price
Beta_(finance)
Class of enzymes
Beta-lactamases (β-lactamases) are enzymes (EC 3.5.2.6) produced by bacteria that provide multi-resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics such as penicillins
Beta-lactamase
Species of flowering plant
Beta vulgaris (beet) is a species of flowering plant in the subfamily Betoideae of the family Amaranthaceae. It is a perennial plant usually growing up
Beta_vulgaris
Star in the constellation Columba
Beta Columbae is the second-brightest star in the southern constellation of Columba. It has the proper name Wazn /ˈwɒzən/; Beta Columbae is its Bayer
Beta_Columbae
Test reader of an unreleased written work
A beta reader is a test reader of an unreleased work of writing, typically literature, who gives feedback to the author from the point of view of an average
Beta_reader
Service by the National Institute of Migration (INM) of Mexico
Grupos Beta (Beta Groups) is a service by the National Institute of Migration (INM) of Mexico offering water, medical aid, and information to immigrants
Grupos_Beta
Multi-star system in the constellation of Scorpius
Beta Scorpii is a multiple star system in the southern zodiac constellation of Scorpius. It bore the traditional proper name of Acrab /ˈækræb/, though
Beta_Scorpii
1992 Indian film by Indra Kumar
Beta (Translation: Son) is a 1992 Indian Hindi drama film, directed by Indra Kumar and written by Naushir Khatau and Kamlesh Pandey. It featured Anil Kapoor
Beta_(film)
Checking software against expectations
a form of internal acceptance testing before the software goes to beta testing. Beta testing comes after alpha testing and can be considered a form of
Software_testing
Approximation whereby the Coriolis parameter, f, is set to vary linearly in space
the Coriolis parameter, f, is set to vary linearly in space is called a beta plane approximation. On a rotating sphere such as the Earth, f varies with
Beta_plane
Scottish musical group
The Beta Band are a Scottish musical group formed in 1996, currently consisting of Steve Mason (vocals, guitar), Robin Jones (drums), John Maclean (keyboard
The_Beta_Band
Mathematical function
In mathematics, the beta function, also called the Euler integral of the first kind, is a special function that is closely related to the gamma function
Beta_function
Slang terms for men
Alpha male and beta male are terms used to describe a perceived social hierarchy among men, originally derived from concepts in animal ethology. In a human
Alpha_and_beta_male
dual-beta is the idea that the single regular market beta can be usefully replaced with two finer-grained measures, a downside beta and an upside beta. The
Dual-beta
In computational geometry and geometric graph theory, a β-skeleton or beta skeleton is an undirected graph defined from a set of points in the Euclidean
Beta_skeleton
Italian car produced from 1972 to 1984
coupé (Beta Coupé), 2-door targa (Beta Spider), 3-door estate (Beta HPE); a mid-engined sports car was also sold under the Beta name, the Lancia Beta Montecarlo
Lancia_Beta
In investing, downside beta measures how a stock’s returns move in relation to the market’s returns only during periods when the market underperforms a
Downside_beta
American electric utility aircraft
The Beta Technologies Alia (officially stylized as ALIA) is an electric utility aircraft built by Beta Technologies. The Alia is built in two models; the
Beta_Technologies_Alia
Star in the constellation Virgo
Beta Virginis, a name Latinised from β Virginis, is a star in the equatorial constellation of Virgo. It has the proper name Zavijava (/ˌzævɪˈdʒævə/), and
Beta_Virginis
Star in the constellation Camelopardalis
Beta Camelopardalis is the brightest star in the northern constellation of Camelopardalis. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinised from β Camelopardalis
Beta_Camelopardalis
Class of peptides derived from β-amino acids
Beta-peptides (β-peptides) are peptides derived from β-amino acids, in which the amino group is attached to the β-carbon (i.e. the carbon two atoms away
Beta-peptide
Star in the constellation Ara
Beta Arae is the brightest star in the constellation of Ara. This is a very luminous, relatively young red supergiant with an apparent visual magnitude
Beta_Arae
Type of cell found in pancreatic islets
Beta cells (β-cells) are specialized endocrine cells located within the pancreatic islets of Langerhans responsible for the production and release of insulin
Beta_cell
Group of peptides
Amyloid beta (Aβ, Abeta or beta-amyloid) denotes peptides of 36–43 amino acids that are the main component of the amyloid plaques found in the brains
Amyloid_beta
2021 film
The Beta Test is a 2021 black comedy thriller film written and directed by Jim Cummings and PJ McCabe. It follows a talent agent whose life is turned upside-down
The_Beta_Test
Supermarket chain
Alpha Beta was a chain of supermarkets in the Southwestern United States. Stores under this brand existed between 1917 and 1995. Former Alpha Beta stores
Alpha_Beta
Binary star in the constellation Triangulum
Beta Trianguli, formally named Alaybasan (for component A), is a binary star system in the constellation Triangulum, located about 127 light years from
Beta_Trianguli
Non-linear regression method
Beta regression is a form of regression which is used when the response variable, y {\displaystyle y} , takes values within ( 0 , 1 ) {\displaystyle (0
Beta_regression
Binary star system in the constellation Draco
Beta Draconis (β Draconis, abbreviated Beta Dra, β Dra) is a binary star system and the third-brightest star in the northern circumpolar constellation
Beta_Draconis
2013 TV series
Betas is an American television sitcom produced by Amazon Studios. The show stars Joe Dinicol and Karan Soni as "dating app" developers in Silicon Valley
Betas
Protein family
The alpha/beta hydrolase superfamily is a superfamily of hydrolytic enzymes of widely differing phylogenetic origin and catalytic function that share a
Alpha/beta hydrolase superfamily
Alpha/beta_hydrolase_superfamily
Protein structural motif
The beta sheet (β-sheet, also β-pleated sheet) is a common motif of the regular protein secondary structure. Beta sheets consist of beta strands (β-strands)
Beta_sheet
calculus, a term is in beta normal form if no beta reduction is possible. A term is in beta-eta normal form if neither a beta reduction nor an eta reduction
Beta_normal_form
Neural oscillation in the brain, 12.5–30 Hz
function. Beta waves can be split into three sections: Low Beta Waves (12.5–16 Hz, "Beta 1"); Beta Waves (16.5–20 Hz, "Beta 2"); and High Beta Waves (20
Beta_wave
Star in the constellation Apus
Beta Apodis is a star in the southern circumpolar constellation of Apus. Its identifier is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from β Apodis, and abbreviated
Beta_Apodis
In investing, upside beta is the element of traditional beta that investors do not typically associate with the true meaning of risk. It is defined to
Upside_beta
Brightest star of the constellation Hydrus
Beta Hydri (β Hyi, β Hydri) is a star in the southern circumpolar constellation of Hydrus. (Note that Hydrus is not the same as Hydra.) With an apparent
Beta_Hydri
Indian television series
Betaal, Betāl or Betāla (transl. "Demon") is an Indian zombie horror television series based in a remote village that serves as the battleground between
Betaal
Protein structural motif
The beta hairpin (sometimes also called beta-ribbon or beta-beta unit) is a simple protein structural motif involving two beta strands that look like a
Beta_hairpin
Process of fatty acid breakdown
In biochemistry and metabolism, beta oxidation (also β-oxidation) is the catabolic process by which fatty acid molecules are broken down in the cytosol
Beta_oxidation
Beta Collide is a music ensemble from Oregon that focuses on the collision of musical art forms. Beta Collide has participated in many festivals such
Beta_Collide
American undergraduate honors society
Beta Beta Beta (ΒΒΒ or TriBeta), is a collegiate honor society and academic fraternity for students of the biological sciences. It was founded in 1922
Beta_Beta_Beta
Triple star system in the constellation Centaurus
Beta Centauri is a triple star system in the southern constellation of Centaurus. It is officially called Hadar (/ˈheɪdɑːr/). The Bayer designation of
Beta_Centauri
Hereditary blood disorder causing anemia
Beta-thalassemia (β-thalassemia) is an inherited blood disorder, a form of thalassemia resulting in variable outcomes ranging from clinically asymptomatic
Beta_thalassemia
Star system in the constellation Tucana
Beta Tucanae, Latinized from β Tucanae, is a group of six stars which appear to be at least loosely bound into a system in the constellation Tucana. Three
Beta_Tucanae
Star system in the constellation Capricornus
Beta Capricorni is a multiple star system in the constellation of Capricornus. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from β Capricorni, and
Beta_Capricorni
Constellation Microscopium star
Beta Microscopii (Beta Mic), Latinized from β Microscopii, is a solitary star in the constellation Microscopium. It is close to the lower limit of stars
Beta_Microscopii
Star in the constellation Horologium
Beta Horologii, Latinized from β Horologii, is the third-brightest star in the southern constellation of Horologium. It is faintly visible to the naked
Beta_Horologii
Star in the constellation Pavo
Beta Pavonis is a single, white-hued star in the southern constellation of Pavo. Its name is a Bayer designation that is Latinized from β Pavonis, and
Beta_Pavonis
Investment strategy that adds active features to passive strategies
analysis of smart beta strategies has found that smart beta strategies have underperformed by 1% on average since launch. The term smart beta was originally
Smart_beta
A beta bulge can be described as a localized disruption of the regular hydrogen bonding of beta sheet by inserting extra residues into one or both hydrogen
Beta_bulge
Star in the constellation Scutum
Beta Scuti, Latinized from β Scuti, is a binary star system in the southern constellation Scutum. Based upon an annual parallax shift of 4.85 mas as seen
Beta_Scuti
Class of chemical compounds
Beta-glucans, β-glucans comprise a group of β-D-glucose polysaccharides (glucans) naturally occurring in the cell walls of plants (including cereals),
Beta-glucan
Star in the constellation Mensa
Beta Mensae, Latinized from β Mensae, is the third-brightest star in the constellation of Mensa. Despite this, it is only faintly visible to the naked
Beta_Mensae
Web browser developed by Google
Beta for Desktop Update". July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 3, 2026. "Chrome Beta for Android Update". July 2, 2026. Retrieved July 2, 2026. "Chrome Beta for
Google_Chrome
Component of protein
A beta solenoid is a protein fold composed of repeating beta strands subunits, arranged in antiparallel fashion to form a superhelix. Beta solenoids are
Beta_solenoid
Climbing term for route information
Beta is a climbing term that designates information about how to ascend a climbing route, and the specific climbing techniques required—and how to apply
Beta_(climbing)
Angle between the orbital plane of a satellite and the vector to the sun
In orbital mechanics, the beta angle ( β {\displaystyle {\boldsymbol {\beta }}} ) is the angle between a satellite's orbital plane around Earth and the
Beta_angle
Lower motor neuron involved in muscle contraction
Beta motor neurons (β motor neurons), also called beta motoneurons, are a few kind of lower motor neuron, along with alpha motor neurons and gamma motor
Beta_motor_neuron
Dynamic microphone model
Shure's Beta series of microphones was introduced in 1989. Originally the Beta 58 was available as the Beta 58C (chrome grill) or the Beta 58M (matte
Shure_Beta_58A
Star in the constellation Libra
Beta Librae is the brightest star in the zodiac constellation of Libra. It has the proper name Zubeneschamali /zuːˌbɛnɛʃəˈmeɪli/, Beta Librae is its Bayer
Beta_Librae
Extinct town in Ohio, United States
Beta is an extinct town in York Township, Fulton County, Ohio, United States. Beta was formerly located in Henry County until land was given to create
Beta,_Ohio
Radioisotope thermoelectric generator
The Beta-M is a radioisotope thermoelectric generator (RTG) that was used in Soviet-era lighthouses and beacons. The Beta-M contains a core made up of
Beta-M
Binary star system in the constellation Serpens
Beta Serpentis, Latinized from β Serpentis, also named Zhou, is a binary star system in the constellation Serpens, in its head (Serpens Caput). It is visible
Beta_Serpentis
Reciprocating internal combustion engine
Hyundai Beta engines are 1.6 L to 2.0 L I4 built in Ulsan, South Korea. All Beta engines are dual overhead camshaft valvetrain (DOHC) design. The Beta engine
Hyundai_Beta_engine
Second brightest star in the southern constellation of Pictor
Beta Pictoris (abbreviated β Pictoris or β Pic) is the second brightest star in the constellation Pictor. It is located 63.4 light-years (19.4 pc) from
Beta_Pictoris
Ratio of regional to local species diversity in ecology
In ecology, beta diversity (β-diversity or true beta diversity) is the ratio between regional and local species diversity. The term was introduced by R
Beta_diversity
Star in the constellation Fornax
Beta Fornacis (Beta For, β Fornacis, β For) is solitary star in the southern constellation of Fornax. It is visible to the naked eye with an apparent
Beta_Fornacis
Predictive filter
An alpha beta filter (also called alpha-beta filter, f-g filter or g-h filter) is a simplified form of observer for estimation, data smoothing and control
Alpha_beta_filter
Mathematical transformation in engineering
In electrical engineering, the alpha-beta ( α β γ {\displaystyle \alpha \beta \gamma } ) transformation (also known as the Clarke transformation) is a
Alpha–beta_transformation
Discontinued Analog video cassette recording format
Betamax (also known as Beta, and stylized as the Greek letter β in its logo) is a discontinued consumer analog videocassette recording format developed
Betamax
Star in the constellation Sagitta
Beta Sagittae, also named Shakh, is a single star in the northern constellation of Sagitta. It is a faint star but visible to the naked eye with an apparent
Beta_Sagittae
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
Thymosin beta-4 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TMSB4X gene. Recommended INN (International Nonproprietary Name) for thymosin beta-4 is 'timbetasin'
Thymosin_beta-4
American fraternal organization
Zeta Beta Tau (ΖΒΤ) is a Greek-letter social fraternity based in North America. It was founded in 1898 at City College of New York. Originally a Zionist
Zeta_Beta_Tau
Probability distribution
{\begin{aligned}f(x;\alpha ,\beta )&={\frac {x^{\alpha -1}e^{-\beta x}\beta ^{\alpha }}{\Gamma (\alpha )}}\quad {\text{ for }}x>0\quad \alpha ,\beta >0,\\[6pt]\end{aligned}}}
Gamma_distribution
Historically African American sorority
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ) is a historically African American sorority. Since its founding, Zeta Phi Beta has focused on addressing social causes
Zeta_Phi_Beta
Toroid protein structure formed from beta sheets
biology, a beta-propeller (β-propeller) is a type of all-β protein architecture characterized by 4 to 8 highly symmetrical blade-shaped beta sheets arranged
Beta-propeller
Star in the constellation Cancer
Beta Cancri is the brightest star in the zodiacal constellation of Cancer. The star has the proper name Tarf, pronounced /ˈtɑːrf/; Beta Cancri is its
Beta_Cancri
Enzyme
phosphate groups within a molecule. The systematic name of this enzyme class is beta-D-glucose 1,6-phosphomutase. This enzyme participates in starch and sucrose
Beta-phosphoglucomutase
Genus of bacteria
molecules within red blood cells, giving it a greenish color on blood agar. Beta-hemolytic species cause complete rupture of red blood cells. On blood agar
Streptococcus
+\beta )&=\sin \alpha \cos \beta +\cos \alpha \sin \beta \\\sin(\alpha -\beta )&=\sin \alpha \cos \beta -\cos \alpha \sin \beta \\\cos(\alpha +\beta )&=\cos
List of trigonometric identities
List_of_trigonometric_identities
Filipino collegiate fraternity
Beta Sigma (βΣ) is a collegiate fraternity based in the Philippines. It was founded in 1946 at the University of the Philippines in Manila. It is one of
Beta_Sigma
BETA
BETA
Boy/Male
Arabic
Two Bright Stars Near the Pole; Beta and Gama in Ursa Minor
Female
English
English name derived from the second letter of the Greek alphabet, beta, related to Hebrew bet, BETA means "house."Â
Girl/Female
Greek Hebrew English
From the Hebrew Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Famous bearer: Old...
Girl/Female
Biblical
Confidence.
BETA
BETA
Boy/Male
Tamil
Debpratim | தேபà¯à®ªà¯à®°à®¤à®¿à®®
Girl/Female
Tamil
Goddess Lakshmi
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of three places: the first, Cockfield in Durham, is named from an Old English personal name Cocca + feld ‘open country’; the second, Cockfield in Suffolk, is named from an Old English personal name Cohha, with the same second element; and the third, Cuckfield in Sussex, is believed to be from an Old English personal name Cuca + feld.
Boy/Male
English
Little shield.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
She was a narrator of hadith
Boy/Male
English
From the preserving land.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Netherlands, Portuguese, Shakespearean, Swedish
Rainbow; Flower; Radiance; Peace
Girl/Female
Indian
From the Farming Land; Femaine of Xoin
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Rain of Wealth
Girl/Female
Armenian
Flower.
BETA
BETA
BETA
BETA
BETA
n.
A weak base identical with betaine; -- so called because found in the boxthorn (Lycium barbarum). See Betaine.
v. t.
To have recourse to; to apply; to resort; to go; -- with a reflexive pronoun.
n.
See Betaine.
v. i.
To have recourse; to apply; to appeal; to betake one's self; as, to refer to a dictionary.
v.
The act of going to, or making application; a betaking one's self; the act of visiting or seeking; recourse; as, a place of popular resort; -- often figuratively; as, to have resort to force.
v.
A place to which one betakes himself habitually; a place of frequent assembly; a haunt.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Betake
v. t.
To commend or intrust to; to commit to.
a.
Delivered; committed in trust.
v. i.
To move or direct the course; to resort; to betake one's self; to proceed; to go; -- usually with to; as, the fox, being hard pressed, took to the hedge.
v. t.
To direct; to betake; -- used chiefly in the phrase to wend one's way. Also used reflexively.
n.
A derivative of xylene obtained as a white crystalline substance which on exposure in the air becomes red; -- called also betaorcin.
v. i.
To go; to betake one's self; to resort; ass, to repair to sanctuary for safety.
v. i.
To betake one's self to flight, as if in a panic; to flee; to run away.
v. i.
To go; to pass; to betake one's self.
v. t.
To betake; to remove; -- in a reflexive use.
v. t.
To betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively.
p. p.
of Betake
v. i.
To go; to repair; to betake one's self.