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   platform

   /ˈplatfɔːm/

   noun

   • 1. a raised level surface on which people or things can stand: "there are viewing platforms where visitors may gape at the chasm"
   • ▪ a raised floor or stage used by public speakers or performers so that they can be seen by their audience: "he was a popular platform speaker" Similar stagedaisstandrostrumpodiumsoapboxmandapam
   • ▪ a raised structure along the side of a railway track where passengers get on and off trains at a station: "he walked along Platform 2"
   • ▪ the floor area at the entrance to a bus. British
   • ▪ a raised structure standing in the sea from which oil or gas wells can be drilled or regulated: "offshore platforms"
   • ▪ a raised structure or orbiting satellite from which rockets or missiles may be launched: "the launch platform"
   • ▪ a standard for the hardware of a computer system, which determines what kinds of software it can run.
   • 2. the declared policy of a political party or group: "seeking election on a platform of low taxes" Similar policyprogrammeparty linemanifestoplanplan of actionprinciplestenetsobjectivesaims
   • ▪ an opportunity to voice one's views or initiate action: "the forum will provide a platform for discussion of communication issues"
   • 3. a shoe with very thick soles: "a pair of chunky platforms"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French plateforme ‘ground plan’, literally ‘flat shape’.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   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. Synonyms: tenets, party line, manifesto, pulpit, rostrum, dais, stage.

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   A platform is any raised surface you can stand on, like the platform beside subway tracks where you wait for the train to arrive. When you're standing on something that's higher than the surrounding area, you can call it a platform, like a train platform or a viewing platform at a historic site.

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