Feature Preview
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
An early look at a feature before full release, often shared with selected users or publicly as a way to gather feedback and build interest. In product culture previews help set expectations, but they also create pressure if timelines slip afterward.
In plain English: An early look at a feature before full release.
Example: "They offered a feature preview to a handful of customers so the team could learn from real workflows before committing to the full public launch."