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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 › 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › es › diccionarioPLATFORM | traducir al español - Cambridge Dictionary

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   traducir PLATFORM: plataforma, andén, plataforma, plataforma, programa electoral, de plataforma, plataforma [feminine…. Más información en el diccionario inglés-español.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › essential-american-englishplatform | definition in the Essential American English...

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   platform - definition, audio pronunciation and more for platform: 1. the area in a railway station where you get on and off the train: 2. a high part of a floor for…: See more in Essential American English Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › fr › dictionnairePLATFORM | définition en anglais - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PLATFORM définition, signification, ce qu'est PLATFORM: 1. a flat raised area or structure 2. a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where…. En savoir plus.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › ja › dictionaryPLATFORM | 意味, Cambridge 英語辞書での定義

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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 .

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

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   platform translations: 結構, 平臺, 月臺, 講台;舞臺, 想法, （公開表達看法或信仰的）機會，論壇, 綱領，政綱，宣言, 電腦操作, 平臺（指使用的電腦系統和軟體）. Learn more in the Cambridge English-Chinese traditional Dictionary.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english-frenchPLATFORM in French - Cambridge Dictionary

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    PLATFORM translate: plate-forme [feminine], tribune [feminine], quai [masculine], quai, estrade, tribune. Learn more in the Cambridge English-French Dictionary.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › es-LA › dictionarySignificado de platform en inglés - Cambridge Dictionary

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    platform significado, definición, qué es platform: 1. a flat raised area or structure 2. a long, flat raised structure at a railway station, where…. Saber más.