Ninjawords

°Identifying a molecular position in an organic chemical compound.

°Designates the second in an order of precedence.

°The name of the second letter of the Greek alphabet (Β,  β), preceded by alpha (Α,  α) and followed by gamma, (Γ,  γ). In modern Greek it represents the voiced labiodental fricative sound of v found in the English words have and vase.

°Used in marking scheme: α, β, γ or α+, α, α-, β etc.

°(computing) To preliminarily release computer software for initial testing prior to final release.

°(chiefly Internet) To proofread a text, especially fan fiction.