beta-read

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English

[edit]

Etymology

[edit]

Compare earlier beta-test (to test software before its public release).

Verb

[edit]

beta-read (third-person singular simple present beta-reads, present participle beta-reading, simple past and past participle beta-read)

  1. (chiefly fandom slang) To proofread a text, especially fan fiction.
    • 2010, Erin A. Pyne, The Ultimate Guide to the Harry Potter Fandom, page 128:
      This sounds like an AP English class, but in fact, the online community of fan fiction writers are willing to beta-read and be mentors, giving constructive feedback.

Verb

[edit]

beta-read

  1. simple past and past participle of beta-read

Anagrams

[edit]