release candidate
noun/rɪˈliːs kændɪdət/, /rɪˈliːs kændɪdeɪt/
/rɪˈliːs kændɪdət/
(abbreviation RC)
- a version of a product, especially computer software, that is fully developed and nearly ready to be made available to the public. It comes after the beta version.
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