First Known Use: 1535
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platform
noun, plat·form often attributive \ˈplat-ˌfȯrm\
: a flat surface that is raised higher than the floor or ground and that people stand on when performing or speaking
: a flat area next to railroad tracks where people wait for a train or subway
: a usually raised structure that has a flat surface where people or machines do work
Full Definition of PLATFORM
2
: a declaration of the principles on which a group of persons stands; especially : a declaration of principles and policies adopted by a political party or a candidate
3
a (1) : a usually raised horizontal flat surface; especially : a raised flooring (2) : a device or structure incorporating or providing a platform; especially : such a structure on legs used for offshore drilling (as for oil) b : a place or opportunity for public discussion
4
a : a usually thick layer (as of cork) between the inner sole and outer sole of a shoe b : a shoe having such a sole
5
a : a vehicle (as a satellite or aircraft) used for a particular purpose or to carry a usually specified kind of equipment b : operating system; also : the computer architecture and equipment using a particular operating system
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Origin of PLATFORM
Middle French plate-forme diagram, map, literally, flat form
Rhymes with PLATFORM
art form, aswarm, barnstorm, brainstorm, by-form, by storm, conform, deform, Delorme, dust storm, firestorm, free-form, hailstorm, ice storm, inform, L-form, landform, life-form, line storm, lukewarm, perform, planform, preform, rainstorm, re-form, reform, sandstorm, slip form, snowstorm, transform, triform, waveform, windstorm
PLATFORM Defined for Kids
platform
noun plat·form \ˈplat-ˌfȯrm\
Definition of PLATFORM for Kids
1
: a level usually raised surface <We hurried to the train platform.> <Visitors can observe wildlife from a platform.>
2
: a raised floor or stage for performers or speakers
3
: a statement of the beliefs and rules of conduct for which a group stands <The candidates discussed their party's platform.>
4
: an arrangement of computer components that uses a particular operating system
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