gaming platform
Americannoun
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a computer system specially made for playing video games; a console.
The new gaming platforms have much better graphics resolution than previous generation consoles.
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a proprietary family of video game consoles.
The game will be simultaneously released on the Playstation and Xbox gaming platforms.
Etymology
Origin of gaming platform
First recorded in 2000–05
Example Sentences
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Online platforms have long debated how to balance questions of privacy for their users with public safety in their decisions to alert certain users to law enforcement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
"Online platforms offer a lot of benefits, which our citizens can best enjoy when we mitigate certain risks," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
"Online platforms must ensure that the rights and best interests of children are central to the design and functioning of their services," it said.
From BBC • May 27, 2025
Online platforms will have to “reinforce content moderation” — that is, the ability to screen out hateful and abusive content, misinformation and disinformation.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Online platforms increasingly touch nearly every corner of the real estate market, and traditional agents pay to feature their own ads on sites like Zillow.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2021
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