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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLATFORM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLATFORM definition: 1. a flat raised area or structure 2. a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLATFORM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a platform for sth Every euro spent on marketing and market development will provide a platform for long-term growth and profits. a strong/solid/sound platform The board believes that the group has a strong platform on which to grow .

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPLATFORM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   PLATFORM definition: 1. a raised surface for people to stand on, especially when they are speaking to a lot of people…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLATFORM definition | Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

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   PLATFORM meaning: 1. the area in a railway station where you get on and off the train: 2. a high part of a floor for…. Learn more.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › pl › dictionaryZnaczenie słowa platform w języku angielskim - Cambridge...

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   PLATFORM definicja: 1. a flat raised area or structure 2. a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where…. Dowiedź się więcej.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › platformSynonyms and antonyms of platform in English - Cambridge...

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   These are words and phrases related to platform. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of platform.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-british-englishMeaning of platform in Essential English Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   PLATFORM definition: 1. the area in a railway station where you get on and off the train: 2. a high part of a floor for…. Learn more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › de › worterbuchPLATFORM | Bedeutung im Cambridge Englisch Wörterbuch

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   platform noun (COMPUTING) [ C ] the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it: This new personal banking software can be used with any Windows platform.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryplatform definition | Cambridge Dictionary

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    platform noun (COMPUTING) [ C ] the type of computer system or smartphone you are using, in relation to the type of software (= computer programs) you can use on it. 平臺（指使用的電腦系統和軟體）. This new personal banking software can be used with any Windows platform ...

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioPLATFORM | significado en inglés - Cambridge Dictionary

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    platform noun (STRUCTURE) Add to word list. B2 [ C ] a flat raised area or structure. A2 [ C ] a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where people get on and off trains: The next train for Aberdeen will depart from platform 9. LuismiX/Moment/GettyImages.