platform
[ plat-fawrm ]
/ ˈplæt fɔrm /
noun
Origin of platform
OTHER WORDS FROM platform
plat·form·less, adjectiveWords nearby platform
platemark,
platen,
plater,
plateresque,
plateware,
platform,
platform bed,
platform car,
platform frame,
platform game,
platform rocker
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British Dictionary definitions for platform
platform
/ (ˈplætfɔːm) /
noun
Word Origin for platform
C16: from French
plateforme, from
plat flat +
forme form, layout
Scientific definitions for platform
platform
[ plăt′fôrm′ ]
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.
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.
Cultural definitions for platform (1 of 2)
platform
A political party's or candidate's written statement of principles and plans. A platform is usually developed by a committee at the party convention during a presidential campaign.
Cultural definitions for platform (2 of 2)
platform
The combination of computer hardware and operating system that applications must be compatible with.