platform

a horizontal surface, or structure with a horizontal surface, raised above the level of the surrounding area.

a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc., in a hall or meeting place.

a place for public discussion; forum.

the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered.

the open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car.

a landing in a flight of stairs.

a public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, especially as put forth by the representatives of the party in a convention to nominate candidates for an election.

a body of principles on which a person or group takes a stand in appealing to the public; program; policy.

a system of religious principles or doctrines.

a decklike construction on which the drill rig of an offshore oil or gas well is erected.

Digital Technology.��

1. hardware platform.

2. software platform.

3. gaming platform.

4. application program; app.

Also platform business model a business model that facilitates financial, social, collaborative, or other connections between large networks of producers and consumers, typically through digital technology infrastructure.

Building Trades.��a relatively flat member or construction for distributing weight, as a wall plate, grillage, etc.

Military.��

1. solid ground on which artillery pieces are mounted.

2. a metal stand or base attached to certain types of artillery pieces.

Nautical.��flat.

a flat, elevated piece of ground.

Geology.��a vast area of undisturbed sedimentary rocks that, together with a shield, constitutes a craton.