platform
n. raised area in a train station from which passengers board the train; basic principles of a political party; podium, pulpit; flat surface that is raised above the surrounding area | ||||
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Platform Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
| FOLDOC |
platform
Specific computer hardware, as in the phrase "platform-independent". It may also refer to a specific combination of hardware and operating system and/or compiler, as in "this program has been ported to several platforms". It is also used to refer to support software for a particular activity, as in "This program provides a platform for research into routing protocols".
(1994-12-07)
Specific computer hardware, as in the phrase "platform-independent". It may also refer to a specific combination of hardware and operating system and/or compiler, as in "this program has been ported to several platforms". It is also used to refer to support software for a particular activity, as in "This program provides a platform for research into routing protocols".
(1994-12-07)
| An Everquest Glossary |
The Platform/The Plat
(P.n.) (Northern Desert of Ro): A small platform that has a good view of the surrounding desert. A popular hunting spot for Spiders, Scarabs, Puma's, Rattlesnakes, Orcs and the occasional Madman and Mummys.
(P.n.) (Northern Desert of Ro): A small platform that has a good view of the surrounding desert. A popular hunting spot for Spiders, Scarabs, Puma's, Rattlesnakes, Orcs and the occasional Madman and Mummys.
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
Platform
Another word with many meanings. A platform can be a chip, a computer, an operating system, an application--or any combination of them. But it usually refers to a collection of technology that software companies use in making new products. (See also Operating system)
Another word with many meanings. A platform can be a chip, a computer, an operating system, an application--or any combination of them. But it usually refers to a collection of technology that software companies use in making new products. (See also Operating system)
| Electronic Games |
Platform
Platform, A gaming genre where players navigate, collect items or destroy enemies by jumping from platform to platform ala Mario. Also known as "platformers."
Platform, A gaming genre where players navigate, collect items or destroy enemies by jumping from platform to platform ala Mario. Also known as "platformers."
Platform Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Platform
(v. t.)
To place on a platform.
(v. t.)
To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.
(n.)
Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.
(n.)
A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.
(n.)
A place laid out after a model.
(n.)
A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.
(n.)
A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.
(v. t.)
To place on a platform.
(v. t.)
To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.
(n.)
Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.
(n.)
A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.
(n.)
A place laid out after a model.
(n.)
A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.
(n.)
A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.
| WordNet 2.0 |
platform
Noun
1. a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"
(hypernym) horizontal surface, level
(hyponym) auction block, block
2. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"
(synonym) political platform, political program, program
(hypernym) document, written document, papers
(part-meronym) plank
3. the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
(hypernym) computer system, computing system, automatic data processing system, ADP system, ADPS
(part-meronym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
4. any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons
(synonym) weapons platform
(hypernym) structure, construction
(hyponym) gun enclosure, gun turret, turret
(classification) military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
5. a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole
(synonym) chopine, chopines, platforms
(hypernym) shoe
Noun
1. a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"
(hypernym) horizontal surface, level
(hyponym) auction block, block
2. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program"
(synonym) political platform, political program, program
(hypernym) document, written document, papers
(part-meronym) plank
3. the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
(hypernym) computer system, computing system, automatic data processing system, ADP system, ADPS
(part-meronym) computer, computing machine, computing device, data processor, electronic computer, information processing system
4. any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons
(synonym) weapons platform
(hypernym) structure, construction
(hyponym) gun enclosure, gun turret, turret
(classification) military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
5. a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole
(synonym) chopine, chopines, platforms
(hypernym) shoe
| Australian Slang |
Platform game
video or computer game in which characters move through a two-dimensional world made up of various horizontal playing areas
video or computer game in which characters move through a two-dimensional world made up of various horizontal playing areas
| hEnglish - advanced version |
platform
platform
\plat"form`\, v. t.
1. to place on a platform. [r.]
2. to form a plan of; to model; to lay out. [obs.] church discipline is platformed in the bible.
platform
\plat"form`\ (?), n. [plat, a. + -form: cf. f. plateforme.] 1. a plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. used also figuratively. [obs.]
2. a place laid out after a model. [obs.] lf the platform just reflects the order.
3. any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.
4. a declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the saybrook platform; a political platform. "the platform of geneva."
5. (naut.) a light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. see orlop.
platform
car, a railway car without permanent raised sides or covering; a f&?;at.
platform
scale, a weighing machine, with a flat platform on which objects are weighed.
platform
n
1. a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"
2. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program" [syn: political platform, political program , program]
3. the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
4. any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons [syn: weapons platform ]
5. a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole [syn: chopine, chopines, platforms]
similar words(7)
traversing platform
platform scale
powerpc platform
political platform
platform car
platform for internet content selection
weapons platform
platform
\plat"form`\, v. t.
1. to place on a platform. [r.]
2. to form a plan of; to model; to lay out. [obs.] church discipline is platformed in the bible.
platform
\plat"form`\ (?), n. [plat, a. + -form: cf. f. plateforme.] 1. a plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. used also figuratively. [obs.]
2. a place laid out after a model. [obs.] lf the platform just reflects the order.
3. any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.
4. a declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the saybrook platform; a political platform. "the platform of geneva."
5. (naut.) a light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. see orlop.
platform
car, a railway car without permanent raised sides or covering; a f&?;at.
platform
scale, a weighing machine, with a flat platform on which objects are weighed.
platform
n
1. a raised horizontal surface; "the speaker mounted the platform"
2. a document stating the aims and principles of a political party; "their candidate simply ignored the party platform"; "they won the election even though they offered no positive program" [syn: political platform, political program , program]
3. the combination of a particular computer and a particular operating system
4. any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons [syn: weapons platform ]
5. a woman's shoe with a very high thick sole [syn: chopine, chopines, platforms]
similar words(7)
traversing platform
platform scale
powerpc platform
political platform
platform car
platform for internet content selection
weapons platform
| English Phonetics |
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Banc
Banc = n. a platform, a table
Banc = n. a platform, a table
Esgynlawr
Esgynlawr = n. scaffold; platform
Llwyf
Llwyf, Llwyfan = n. a form, a frame; a loft, a platform
Platform Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Oil and Gas Field Glossary |
Platform
A fixed for floating offshore structure from which wells are drilled. Drilling platforms can become production platforms once the wells are producing oil.
A fixed for floating offshore structure from which wells are drilled. Drilling platforms can become production platforms once the wells are producing oil.
| Dictionary of Automotive Terms |
Platform
primary load-bearing structural assembly of a motor vehicle determining the basic size of the motor vehicle, and is the structural base that supports the driveline and links the suspension components of the motor vehicle.
primary load-bearing structural assembly of a motor vehicle determining the basic size of the motor vehicle, and is the structural base that supports the driveline and links the suspension components of the motor vehicle.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Platform
Horizontal sedimentary deposits found on top of contiental shield deposits.
Horizontal sedimentary deposits found on top of contiental shield deposits.
Platform Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of petroleum Industry |
platform
an immobile offshore structure constructed on pilings from which wells are drilled, produced, or both.
an immobile offshore structure constructed on pilings from which wells are drilled, produced, or both.
| Raynet Business & Marketing Glossary |
Platform
a common base of technology upon which a range of information systems are based.
a common base of technology upon which a range of information systems are based.
| Glossary of elevator industry terms |
Platform
Platform - The entire floor assembly of an elevator on which passengers stand or the load is carried.
Platform - The entire floor assembly of an elevator on which passengers stand or the load is carried.
Platform Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
PLATFORM
Plating joined horizontally, forming an elevated stand or flooring.
Plating joined horizontally, forming an elevated stand or flooring.
| Bowling Termes 1.0 |
Platform
Part of the lane from the very back of the ball return area to the foul line. (approach, runway)
Part of the lane from the very back of the ball return area to the foul line. (approach, runway)
Platform Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
platform
pulpitum
pulpitum
Platform Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Platform
skaf
skaf
Platform Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Platform
The word platform is used in several different contexts, usually referring to some kind of standing surface used to support things, give them stability, or visibility:
- Railway platform, an area at a train station to alight from/embark on trains or trams
- Political platform, a list of principles held by a political party
- Platformism, in anarchist politics, the tradition of Nestor Makhno's Organizational Platform of the Libertarian Communists
- Platform (European politics), an openly organized faction within a left-wing political party
- Platform (computing), a framework on which applications may be run
- Platform (military), a capability for military action
- Platform cover, in geology, the sedimentary deposits that lie on top of the craton's platform
- Platform game, a genre of video games
- Platform (geology), the part of a continental craton that is covered by sedimentary rocks
- Oil platform, a structure built for oil production
- Automobile platform, a set of components shared by several vehicle models
- Platform shoe, a kind of shoe with a thick sole
- Continental platform, in geology, the low depth sea area next to the continent
- A swimming pool platform, from which bathers jump
- Jumping platform, naturally occurring platforms, or platforms made in an ad-hoc way for cliff jumping
- Platform (film), a 2000 film by Jia Zhangke
- Platform (novel), a 2001 novel by Michel Houellebecq
- Platform (TV series), a short-lived internet television series that aired in 2007
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