Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

closed platform

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.47 in modern English

Syllables: closed -plat-form
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.

Example Sentences

"PlayStationVR is a closed platform for the PlayStation console."
"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."
"The Platform Toolkit package supports the following closed platforms: PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5 Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2"

Inflected Forms

closed platforms (plural)

Synonyms

walled garden

Questions

What does closed platform mean?: A computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.

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