transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈplat-ˌfȯrm ]
noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle French plate-forme diagram, map, literally, flat form
Date: 1535
1. : plan , design
2. : a declaration of the principles on which a group of persons stands ; especially : a declaration of principles and policies adopted by a political party or a candidate
3.
a.
(1) : a usually raised horizontal flat surface ; especially : a raised flooring
(2) : a device or structure incorporating or providing a platform ; especially : such a structure on legs used for offshore drilling (as for oil)
b. : a place or opportunity for public discussion
4.
a. : a usually thick layer (as of cork) between the inner sole and outer sole of a shoe
b. : a shoe having such a sole
5.
a. : a vehicle (as a satellite or aircraft) used for a particular purpose or to carry a usually specified kind of equipment
b. : operating system ; also : the computer architecture and equipment using a particular operating system