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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024plat•form /ˈplætfɔrm/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a horizontal surface, usually raised above the level of the surrounding area.
- a raised flooring for use as a stage:The speaker mounted the platform.
- Rail Transportthe raised area along the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered:Watch your step on the icy platform.
- Governmenta public statement of the principles, aims, goals, etc., esp. of a political party:The party's platform called for a ban on abortion.
- Computinga group of computers that are compatible with each other and can run the same software:These programs can all be run from the Macintosh platform.
See -form-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024plat•form (plat′fôrm),USA pronunciation n. - a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
- a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc.
- Rail Transportthe raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered.
- Rail Transportthe open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car.
- Buildinga landing in a flight of stairs.
- Governmenta public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, esp. as put forth by the representatives of the party in a convention to nominate candidates for an election:The platform contained the usual platitudes.
- Governmenta body of principles on which a person or group takes a stand in appealing to the public;
program:The Fabians developed an all-embracing platform promising utopia. - a set of principles;
plan. - a place for public discussion;
forum. - Mining, Civil Engineeringa decklike construction on which the drill rig of an offshore oil or gas well is erected.
- Buildinga relatively flat member or construction for distributing weight, as a wall plate, grillage, etc.
- Military
- solid ground on which artillery pieces are mounted.
- a metal stand or base attached to certain types of artillery pieces.
- Nautical, Naval Termsflat1 (def. 44a).
- a flat, elevated piece of ground.
- Geologya vast area of undisturbed sedimentary rocks that, together with a shield, constitutes a craton.
- Clothinga thick insert of leather, cork, or other sturdy material between the uppers and the sole of a shoe, usually intended for stylish effect or to give added height.
- Clothing platforms, platform shoes.
- Computing
- ComputingSee hardware platform.
- ComputingSee software platform.
- Religiona scheme of religious principles or doctrines.
- Middle French: literally, flat form, plane figure. See plate1, form
- earlier platte forme 1540–50
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged stage, dais, rostrum, pulpit.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: platform /ˈplætfɔːm/ n - a raised floor or other horizontal surface, such as a stage for speakers
- a raised area at a railway station, from which passengers have access to the trains
- See drilling platform
- the declared principles, aims, etc, of a political party, an organization, or an individual
- the thick raised sole of some high-heeled shoes
- (as modifier): platform shoes
- a vehicle or level place on which weapons are mounted and fired
- a specific type of computer hardware or computer operating system
Etymology: 16th Century: from French plateforme, from plat flat + forme form, layout |