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platform

plat·form

platform

 
 
pronunciation:
plaet form
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a level, raised surface used as a place to work, perform, or speak to an audience.
They're putting up the platform where the band will play Friday night.
synonyms:
scaffold, stage, stand
similar words:
dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, soapbox
definition 2: any of various raised surfaces used as landings, as at railroad stations.
The railroad platform was crowded with people waiting for the next train.
synonyms:
dock, landing
similar words:
stage, stand
definition 3: a publicly declared set of goals and principles, esp. those of a political party or candidate; program.
I agree with the party's platform on most of the issues.
synonyms:
plan, policy, procedure, program
similar words:
manifesto, plank, position, principle
definition 4: an opportunity to raise or discuss an issue with the public, esp. due to having fame or holding an important public position.
definition 5: a hardware or software system, based on specific technical standards, that allows only compatible software to run on it.
definition 6: an application or website that functions as a base from which users can access a service.
a social media platform
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