cross-platform build

noun
UK /ˌkrɒs ˈplætfɔːm bɪld/
US /ˌkrɔːs ˈplætfɔːrm bɪld/

A way to make one computer program work on many different kinds of computers and devices.

The team used a cross-platform build so their game could run on phones, tablets, and laptops.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The process of compiling software so the same source code produces versions for several operating systems.

Their cross-platform build compiles the app for Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single codebase.

3. A software package or release that is designed to run on more than one operating system or device type.

The cross-platform build of the editor opened without problems on both her phone and her desktop.

4. A continuous integration job that generates and tests artifacts for multiple target platforms at once.

The nightly cross-platform build caught a bug that only appeared on the mobile version.