multi-platform application

noun
UK /ˌmʌltiˈplætfɔːm ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
US /ˌmʌltiˈplætfɔːrm ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

A multi-platform application is a computer program that works on many different kinds of devices.

The game is a multi-platform application, so you can play it on a phone, a tablet, or a computer.

SYNONYMS

cross-platform appmulti-device applicationuniversal appplatform-agnostic software

RELATED WORDS

appsoftwaredevicecompatibilityoperating system

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Software built once and adapted to run on several operating systems.

The team released a multi-platform application for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

3. A program that shares data across phones, tablets, and computers.

Our multi-platform application keeps your notes synced on every device.

4. A product designed to reach users on many kinds of hardware.

The multi-platform application helped the company reach more customers.