platform

plat-form · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A raised flat surface on which people or things can stand.

  2. 2.

    A computing system or software serving as a base for applications.

  3. 3.

    A declared policy or position of a political party or candidate.

  4. 4.

    An opportunity or venue for expressing ideas.

Forms

plural: platforms

Related words

See also: base, stage, system
Synonyms: base, stage, system

Etymology

From French plate-forme ("flat form"), from plat ("flat") + forme ("form").