Platform
noun
A flat raised area or structure.
She stepped onto the platform to receive her award.
Often appears as...
- platform shoes
- platform bed
noun
A series of policies, beliefs, or ideas supported by a particular person or group.
The political party's platform focused on economic growth and financial stability.
Often appears as...
- political platform
- platform of beliefs
noun
A software or technology that allows software to run.
Java is a popular platform for developing web applications.
Often appears as...
- gaming platform
- platform compatibility
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Technical
noun
The raised area beside the track in a railway station.
The train is now arriving at platform 3.
Often appears as...
- platform announcement
- platform ticket
noun
A flat raised area or structure.
She stepped onto the platform to receive her award.
Often appears as...
- platform shoes
- platform bed
noun
A series of policies, beliefs, or ideas supported by a particular person or group.
The political party's platform focused on economic growth and financial stability.
Often appears as...
- political platform
- platform of beliefs
noun
A software or technology that allows software to run.
Java is a popular platform for developing web applications.
Often appears as...
- gaming platform
- platform compatibility
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The raised area beside the track in a railway station.
The train is now arriving at platform 3.
Often appears as...
- platform announcement
- platform ticket
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Elevation
Refers to a literal, raised surface you can stand on, not just any flat space.
The audience could see the band better from the elevated platform.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility for Events
Used when someone is made more visible to an audience, often for performances or speeches.
The award ceremony took place on a large platform.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
Sometimes used metaphorically to indicate giving someone the opportunity to be heard.
Social media gave him a platform to share his ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Elevation
Refers to a literal, raised surface you can stand on, not just any flat space.
The audience could see the band better from the elevated platform.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility for Events
Used when someone is made more visible to an audience, often for performances or speeches.
The award ceremony took place on a large platform.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
Sometimes used metaphorically to indicate giving someone the opportunity to be heard.
Social media gave him a platform to share his ideas.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Elevation
Refers to a literal, raised surface you can stand on, not just any flat space.
The audience could see the band better from the elevated platform.
Pro Tip 2/3Visibility for Events
Used when someone is made more visible to an audience, often for performances or speeches.
The award ceremony took place on a large platform.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
Sometimes used metaphorically to indicate giving someone the opportunity to be heard.
Social media gave him a platform to share his ideas.
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The Khan Academy PIPE...
interactive platform our mission is a free world-class education for anyone anywhere and we think that doesn't happen unless you get deep practice you get feedback and so what we're really doing is we're using state-of-the-art analytics so that students get that feedback get that practice and we have tools for teachers so that they can keep
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Meet the dazzling flying...
What started as a platform for hobbyists is poised to become a multibillion-dollar industry. Inspection, environmental monitoring, photography and film and these are some of the potential applications for commercial drones, and their enablers are the capabilities being developed at research facilities around the world.
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What's hidden among the...
When Stephen reached the pinnacle, he rested on a platform of crisscrossing branches and needles. Growing in the soil mat was a huckleberry bush with ripe berries! He ate some and waited for his friend. Stephen had discovered a new world hundreds of feet above the ground.
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Adam Garone: Healthier...
It's about each person coming to this platform, embracing it in their own way, and being significant in their own life. For us now at Movember, we really focus on three program areas, and having a true awareness and education,
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The incredible...
Other critical components included platforms and trusses to support radiators that direct all the heat generated by the station's electronics into space and solar panels that are efficient enough to power 55 homes.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
a public platform that is maximally trusted um and and and and broadly inclusive um is extremely important to the future of civilization but you've described yourself i don't care about the economics at all
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Sir David Attenborough...
to platform females to come close and admire his plumes he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does that by copying the songs of all the other birds he hears around him such as the kookaburra
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The origins of ballet -...
The focus shifted from participation to performance, and the form acquired more theatrical trappings, such as professionally designed sets and a slightly raised platform or stage with curtains and wings.
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Lost Elephant Calf Cries...
rich in meaning and that one way to help is to listen to what they're saying today she's adding to her vocabulary and to get a better view of the clearing she's working from a viewing platform
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Her Parents Made the...
platform that said hope farewell to poverty
Video examples
The Khan Academy PIPE...
interactive platform our mission is a free world-class education for anyone anywhere and we think that doesn't happen unless you get deep practice you get feedback and so what we're really doing is we're using state-of-the-art analytics so that students get that feedback get that practice and we have tools for teachers so that they can keep
Video examples
Meet the dazzling flying...
What started as a platform for hobbyists is poised to become a multibillion-dollar industry. Inspection, environmental monitoring, photography and film and these are some of the potential applications for commercial drones, and their enablers are the capabilities being developed at research facilities around the world.
Video examples
What's hidden among the...
When Stephen reached the pinnacle, he rested on a platform of crisscrossing branches and needles. Growing in the soil mat was a huckleberry bush with ripe berries! He ate some and waited for his friend. Stephen had discovered a new world hundreds of feet above the ground.
Video examples
Adam Garone: Healthier...
It's about each person coming to this platform, embracing it in their own way, and being significant in their own life. For us now at Movember, we really focus on three program areas, and having a true awareness and education,
Video examples
The incredible...
Other critical components included platforms and trusses to support radiators that direct all the heat generated by the station's electronics into space and solar panels that are efficient enough to power 55 homes.
Video examples
Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
a public platform that is maximally trusted um and and and and broadly inclusive um is extremely important to the future of civilization but you've described yourself i don't care about the economics at all
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
to platform females to come close and admire his plumes he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does that by copying the songs of all the other birds he hears around him such as the kookaburra
Video examples
The origins of ballet -...
The focus shifted from participation to performance, and the form acquired more theatrical trappings, such as professionally designed sets and a slightly raised platform or stage with curtains and wings.
Video examples
Lost Elephant Calf Cries...
rich in meaning and that one way to help is to listen to what they're saying today she's adding to her vocabulary and to get a better view of the clearing she's working from a viewing platform
Video examples
Her Parents Made the...
platform that said hope farewell to poverty
Example 1 of 10
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Maintaining a consistent platform also helps improve product support - a significant problem in the software industry.
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Siddharth Shukla
Indian Actor
India's Got Talent' is one of the biggest platforms for talent across the world.
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John McAfee
American Businessman
We live in a very insecure world with a very insecure communications platform.
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Malcolm Jenkins
American Athlete
The biggest things I have are the platform that I have and influence.
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Nick Viall
American Actor
I'm very lucky that being in the Bachelor world gives you a platform.
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Manini Mishra
Indian Actress
Both Mihir and I don't want to expose our life on a public platform.
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Michelle Phan
American Businesswoman
Platforms - they come and go, but storytelling is forever.
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Guru Randhawa
Indian Musician
Bollywood helps in enabling a platform for many artistes.
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Tua Tagovailoa
American Athlete
I just try to use my platform to praise God.
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Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I have a platform to tell the truth.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Maintaining a consistent platform also helps improve product support - a significant problem in the software industry.
Quote examples
Siddharth Shukla
Indian Actor
India's Got Talent' is one of the biggest platforms for talent across the world.
Quote examples
John McAfee
American Businessman
We live in a very insecure world with a very insecure communications platform.
Quote examples
Malcolm Jenkins
American Athlete
The biggest things I have are the platform that I have and influence.
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Nick Viall
American Actor
I'm very lucky that being in the Bachelor world gives you a platform.
Quote examples
Manini Mishra
Indian Actress
Both Mihir and I don't want to expose our life on a public platform.
Quote examples
Michelle Phan
American Businesswoman
Platforms - they come and go, but storytelling is forever.
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Guru Randhawa
Indian Musician
Bollywood helps in enabling a platform for many artistes.
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Tua Tagovailoa
American Athlete
I just try to use my platform to praise God.
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Frank Shamrock
American Mixed Martial Artist
I have a platform to tell the truth.
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