Beta-read

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To proofread a text, especially fan fiction. slang

    "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."

  2. 2
    simple past and past participle of beta-read form-of, participle, past

Example

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"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."

Etymology

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

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