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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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