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platforms Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: P L AE1 T F AO0 R M Z

What Does Platforms Mean?

Platforms is a noun that means plural of platform. It can also mean Clipping of platform shoes. Clipping of platform boots. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of platform. As a verb, it means To furnish with or shape into a platform.

Quick Facts About Platforms

Part of speechnoun, verb
Synonymsplatform, chopine and chopines
Antonymsdeplatform and no-platform

Platforms Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of platform
  2. Clipping of platform shoes. Clipping of platform boots.
  3. Clipping of platform boots.

Platforms as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of platform

Noun

  1. A raised stage from which speeches are made and on which musical and other performances are made.
  2. A raised floor for any purpose, e.g. for workmen during construction, or formerly for military cannon.
  3. A place or an opportunity to express one's opinion; a tribune.

    This new talk show will give a platform to everyday men and women.

  4. A kind of high shoe with an extra layer between the inner and outer soles.
  5. Something that allows an enterprise to advance; a foundation or stage.
  6. A set of components shared by several vehicle models.
  7. A computer system used to deliver services to clients; a solution
  8. A particular type of operating system or environment such as a database or other specific software, and/or a particular type of computer or microprocessor, used to describe a particular environment for running other software, or for defining a specific software or hardware environment for discussion purposes.

    That program runs on the X Window System platform.

  9. A flat expanse of rock, often the result of wave erosion.
  10. A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine.
  11. A political stance on a broad set of issues, which are called planks.
  12. (travel) A raised structure from which passengers can enter or leave a train, metro etc.
  13. A plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern.

Verb

  1. To furnish with or shape into a platform
  2. To place on, or as if on, a platform.
  3. To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.
  4. To include in a political platform
  5. To publish or make visible; to provide a platform for (a topic etc.).
  6. To open (a film) in a small number of theaters before a broader release in order to generate enthusiasm.

Synonyms of Platforms

Platforms synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Platforms

Platforms in a Sentence

This new talk show will give a platform to everyday men and women.

That program runs on the X Window System platform.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Platforms

Questions People Ask About Platforms

Is platforms a noun or a verb?

Platforms is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is another word for platforms?

Words with a similar meaning to platforms include platform, chopine and chopines. See the full list of platforms synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of platforms?

The opposite of platforms can be expressed with words like deplatform and no-platform.

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