Platform Definition
plătfôrm
platforms
noun
platforms
A raised horizontal surface of wood, stone, or metal.
Webster's New World
A vessel, such as a submarine or an aircraft carrier, from which weapons can be deployed.
American Heritage
An oil platform.
American Heritage
A statement of principles and policies, esp. of a political party.
Webster's New World
Such a compatible system, software, etc.
Webster's New World
adjective
Designating a thick sole of cork, leather, etc. for a shoe.
Webster's New World
verb
To furnish with or shape into a platform.
Wiktionary
To place on a platform.
Wiktionary
(politics) To include in a political platform.
Wiktionary
Origin of Platform
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Recorded since 1550, from Middle French plate-forme, literally "flat form", from Middle French plate "flat" (from Old French plat, from Ancient Greek πλατύς (platus, “flat")) + forme "form" (from Latin forma). Compare flatscape.
From Wiktionary
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French plate-forme diagram from Old French plat flat plate forme form (from Latin fōrma)
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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