platform

platform
platform plat‧form [ˈplætfɔːm ǁ -fɔːrm] noun [countable]
1. the raised place beside a railway track where you get on and off the train
2. a system used to broadcast television or radio programmes
3. a tall structure built so that people can work around the surrounding area
ˈoil ˌplatform also proˈduction ˌplatform
a platform for producing oil; = OIL RIG:

• Explosions on a Shell production platform further limited North Sea oil output.

4. also computer platform COMPUTING a particular type of computer system or software:

• Pick a secure operating system and computer platform.

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platform UK US /ˈplætfɔːm/ noun [C]
► IT a particular computer technology that can be used with some types of software programs but not with others: »

Companies are creating standard platforms to collect and process massive amounts of data.

 a computer/technology/software platform »

CIM systems are the technology platform of this organization.

► COMMUNICATIONS a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet: »

We are currently selling advertisements across several different platforms - web, internet phones, and multiple sections of the newspaper.

► COMMUNICATIONS a particular technology that is used for broadcasting television or radio programmes: »

The club has now set up its own television channel, aiming to launch a paid-for service on an existing broadcast platform before the year's end.

► a set of actions or ideas that forms the basis for future development: a platform for sth »

Every euro spent on marketing and market development will provide a platform for long-term growth and profits.

 a strong/solid/sound platform »

The board believes that the group has a strong platform on which to grow.

► POLITICS a set of ideas and plans that a politician or party promises to act on if elected: on a platform »

He won a decisive victory on a platform of economic reform.

→ See also CROSS-PLATFORM(Cf. ↑cross-platform), OIL PLATFORM(Cf. ↑oil platform), TRADING PLATFORM(Cf. ↑trading platform)

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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  • platform — [plat′fôrm΄] n. [Fr plate forme, lit., flat form: see PLATE & FORM] 1. a raised horizontal surface of wood, stone, or metal; specif., a) a raised stage or flooring beside railroad tracks or the like b) a raised flooring or stage for performers,… …   English World dictionary

  • Platform — Plat form , v. t. 1. To place on a platform. [R.] [1913 Webster] 2. To form a plan of; to model; to lay out. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Church discipline is platformed in the Bible. Milton. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • platform — (n.) 1540s, plan of action, scheme, design, from M.Fr. plate forme, lit. flat form, from O.Fr. plate flat (see PLAT (Cf. plat)) + forme form (see FORM (Cf. form)). The literal sense of raised, level surface is first recorded 1550s. Political… …   Etymology dictionary

  • platform — [n1] stand or stage belvedere, dais, floor, podium, pulpit, rostrum, scaffold, scaffolding, staging, terrace; concepts 440,443 platform [n2] political stance, promises manifesto, objectives, party line*, plank, policy, principle, program,… …   New thesaurus

  • Platform — (engl., spr. plättform, »Plattform, flaches Dach« etc.), in Amerika soviel wie Rednerbühne für Wahlreden (neuerdings auch wieder in England allgemein für Hustings, s. d.); danach soviel wie Parteiprogramm. Bei allen Wahlen in Amerika für die… …   Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

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  • platform — I noun assumed position, attitude, body of principles, campaign promises, course, course of action, declaration, declaration of policy, doctrine, line of conduct, outlook, party line, party planks, plan, plan of action, point of view, policy,… …   Law dictionary

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