Platform

Word PLATFORM
Character 8
Hyphenation plat form
Pronunciations /ˈplætfɔːm/

Definitions and meanings of "Platform"

What do we mean by platform?

A horizontal surface raised above the level of the adjacent area, as a stage for public speaking or a landing alongside railroad tracks. noun

A vessel, such as a submarine or an aircraft carrier, from which weapons can be deployed. noun

An oil platform. noun

A place, means, or opportunity for public expression of opinion. noun

A vestibule at the end of a railway car. noun

A formal declaration of the principles on which a group, such as a political party, makes its appeal to the public. noun

A thick layer, as of leather or cork, between the inner and outer soles of a shoe, giving added height. noun

A shoe having such a construction. noun

The basic technology of a computer system's hardware and software that defines how a computer is operated and determines what other kinds of software can be used. noun

A flat elevated portion of ground. noun

The ancient, stable, interior layer of a continental craton composed of igneous or metamorphic rocks covered by a thin layer of sedimentary rock. noun

A ground-plan, drawing, or sketch; a plan; a map. noun

A plot; a design; a scheme; a plan. noun

Situation; position. noun

A raised level place; a terrace. noun

A raised frame or structure with a level surface. noun

Nautical, the orlop noun

A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.

A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.

A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion; a tribune.

A kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles.

Something that allows an enterprise to advance; a foundation or stage.

A set of components shared by several vehicle models.

A computer system used to deliver services to clients; a solution

A particular type of operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software, and/or a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used to describe a particular environment for running other software, or for defining a specific software or hardware environment for discussion purposes.

A flat expanse of rock, often the result of wave erosion.

A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine.

A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.

(travel) A raised structure from which passengers can enter or leave a train, metro etc.

A plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Platform

The word "platform" in example sentences

A native build system may produce set of jars (merely zip-archive, even it's not necessary to use jdk) for each platform named as mylibrary-native - {$version} - {$platform}. jar containing only dll/so/lib/etc and upload it into maven-repository as artefacts with classifier (it's easy to do even not using the maven). ❋ Anatoly Kupriyanov (2009)

The Focus branded LCS module within the Focus 360 ̊platform is an example of the flexibility and robustness of the Cobent system to meet a variety of business models, and was chosen for its web-based platform, configurability and performance. ❋ Unknown (2008)

RIM's approach to splitting the tablet platform from the BlackBerry platform is opposite the "one OS, multiple devices" approach used by Apple for the iPad and iPhone (both use the iOS) and the approach used by Google for Android devices. ❋ Paul Krill (2010)

How the hell do they hope to get elected when their main platform is throwing a public temper tantrum like a fat kid denied a candy bar at wallmart. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Its amazing that candidates whose main platform is to shift more taxpayer resources to the pockets of government workers has success. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The word platform has become a buzzword, often misused by pundits, thought leaders and media types. ❋ Phil Simon (2011)

Let me guess these peeps endorsed her ... please Obama N-O ... seriously if you chose her then your platform is a lie ... ❋ Unknown (2008)

So the question remains .... why would you vote for McCain if his platform is the complete opposite of both democratics candidates?. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Even with the Internet input, the platform is also sure to be more concise than the 2004 Republican platform, which Mr. McCarthy said ran 98 pages and 41,000 words. ❋ Unknown (2008)

He also said every author should have a platform, even if the platform is the author him or herself. ❋ The Stiletto Gang (2008)

Co-authors are welcome to the project ... just email me to discuss. .this platform is a living document. ❋ Unknown (2008)

As I state at the bottom of the document, this platform is a result of months of dialogue with The Supremes, a core group of activists that emerged from the official supporter group, Feminists for Obama. ❋ Unknown (2008)

CK: The best thing a writer can do to build a platform is accept that no one is going to make waves for you and start making waves for yourself. ❋ Unknown (2008)

However, not too much else on his platform is all that terrifying, although his recent switch to a pro-life stance is disheartening. ❋ Nicole (2008)

Even today, we see in Israel the tiny parties that can throw 2 or 3 votes to one side – or withold those same votes until a platform is altered or Cabinet position offered. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Anyway, it seems to be officially announced that the platform is a low priority. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Lastly, I feel for any of the "Keating Five" to have the audacity to make "Campaign Reform" the cornerstone of his platform is the height of hypocrisy. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Understanding what a platform is as well as knowing how to build one is vital to new authors. ❋ Unknown (2006)

DANA BASH, CNN CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENT: Quite different, Wolf, especially from the president's fellow Republicans, even as Ahmadinejad began to speak in New York, the senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell went to the senate floor and he blasted Columbia University for giving the Iranian leader what he called a platform to spread his hateful ideology. ❋ Unknown (2007)

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