Definitions for platform
platform
plat·form
Spelling: [plat-fawrm]
IPA: /ˈplæt fɔrm/
Platform is a 8 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.
You can make 308 anagrams from letters in platform (aflmoprt).
Definitions for platform
noun
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a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
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a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc.
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the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered.
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the open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car.
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a landing in a flight of stairs.
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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:
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a body of principles on which a person or group takes a stand in appealing to the public; program:
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a set of principles; plan.
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a place for public discussion; forum.
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a decklike construction on which the drill rig of an offshore oil or gas well is erected.
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Building Trades. a relatively flat member or construction for distributing weight, as a wall plate, grillage, etc.
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Military.
solid ground on which artillery pieces are mounted.
a metal stand or base attached to certain types of artillery pieces.
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Nautical. flat1 (def 42a).
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a flat, elevated piece of ground.
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Geology. a vast area of undisturbed sedimentary rocks that, together with a shield, constitutes a craton.
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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.
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platforms, platform shoes.
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Digital Technology.
hardware platform.
software platform.
gaming platform.
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a scheme of religious principles or doctrines.
Origin of platform
1540-50; earlier platte forme Middle French: literally, flat form, plane figure. See plate1, form
Examples for platform
I want us all on a platform where we shall start in equal ignorance and get on together.
When she met him on the platform she had a little shock at seeing him changed.
The station-master was standing on the platform, superintending the removal of a trunk.
Some men have used their declared allyship to build their own platform rather than that of the women they claim to support.
Dynamo is a platform that gives Turkers a collective voice and, consequently, the chance to drive change.
He used these markers as a platform to introduce new type of art market to post-war Japan.
Because of this, no one on her campaign staff will let Alicia run on a platform of truth.
And she seemed about to crush it on the top of the stone balustrade at the edge of the platform.
Upon this as a platform of purpose and of action we can stand together.
And it must make sure that the platform of debate where we can freely exchange ideas is safe and sound.