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closed platform

closed platform noun: a computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.

Noun

closed platform (plural closed platforms)

  1. A computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.
    • PlayStationVR is a closed platform for the PlayStation console.2016 April 18, VIAR, “Standardization Could Be A Major Problem For Virtual Reality”, in Medium
    • Last week, Linux launched on PlayStation 5, bringing with it the wealth of opportunities afforded by an open operating system running on a closed platform.2026 May 4, Richard Leadbetter, “PlayStation 5 Linux Tested: Steam PC vs Native PS5 Games”, in Digital Foundry
    Synonyms:
    walled garden

Synonyms of closed platform

Forms of closed platform

pluralclosed platforms

Questions about closed platform

What does closed platform mean?
Closed platform means a computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.
What part of speech is closed platform?
Closed platform is a noun.
What is the plural of closed platform?
The plural of closed platform is closed platforms.

Words near closed platform in the dictionary

  1. closed order
  2. closed orders
  3. closed out
  4. closed period
  5. closed periods
  6. closed platform
  7. closed question
  8. closed questions
  9. closed round
  10. closed round s
  11. closed season

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