platforms

[plat-fawrm]

plat·form

[plat-fawrm]
noun
1.
a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
2.
a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc.
3.
the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered.
4.
the open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car.
5.
a landing in a flight of stairs.
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6.
a public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, especially as put forth by the representatives of the party in a convention to nominate candidates for an election: The platform contained the usual platitudes.
7.
a 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.
8.
a set of principles; plan.
9.
a place for public discussion; forum.
10.
a decklike construction on which the drill rig of an offshore oil or gas well is erected.
11.
Building Trades. a relatively flat member or construction for distributing weight, as a wall plate, grillage, etc.
12.
Military.
a.
solid ground on which artillery pieces are mounted.
b.
a metal stand or base attached to certain types of artillery pieces.
13.
Nautical. flat1 (def. 42a).
14.
a flat, elevated piece of ground.
15.
Geology. a vast area of undisturbed sedimentary rocks that, together with a shield, constitutes a craton.
16.
a 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.
17.
platforms, platform shoes.
19.
a scheme of religious principles or doctrines.
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Origin:
1540–50; earlier platte forme < Middle French: literally, flat form, plane figure. See plate1, form

plat·form·less, adjective


2. stage, dais, rostrum, pulpit.

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Platforms is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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Science Dictionary
platform   (plāt'fôrm')  Pronunciation Key 
  1. The basic technology of a computer system's hardware and software, defining how a computer is operated and determining what other kinds of software can be used. Additional software or hardware must be compatible with the platform.

  2. The part of a continent's craton (the ancient, relatively undisturbed portion of a continental plate) that is covered by flat or nearly flat strata of sediment.


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