[plat-fawrm] 
| 1. | a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area. |
| 2. | a raised flooring or other horizontal surface, such as, in a hall or meeting place, a stage for use by public speakers, performers, etc. |
| 3. | the raised area between or alongside the tracks of a railroad station, from which the cars of the train are entered. |
| 4. | the open entrance area, or the vestibule, at the end of a railroad passenger car. |
| 5. | a landing in a flight of stairs. |
| 6. | a public statement of the principles, objectives, and policy of a political party, esp. as put forth by the representatives of the party in a convention to nominate candidates for an election: The platform contained the usual platitudes. |
| 7. | a body of principles on which a person or group takes a stand in appealing to the public; program: The Fabians developed an all-embracing platform promising utopia. |
| 8. | a set of principles; plan. |
| 9. | a place for public discussion; forum. |
| 10. | a decklike construction on which the drill rig of an offshore oil or gas well is erected. |
| 11. | Building Trades. a relatively flat member or construction for distributing weight, as a wall plate, grillage, etc. |
| 12. | Military.
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| 13. | Nautical. flat 1 (def. 42a). |
| 14. | a flat, elevated piece of ground. |
| 15. | Geology. a vast area of undisturbed sedimentary rocks that, together with a shield, constitutes a craton. |
| 16. | a thick insert of leather, cork, or other sturdy material between the uppers and the sole of a shoe, usually intended for stylish effect or to give added height. |
| 17. | platforms, platform shoes. |
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| 19. | a scheme of religious principles or doctrines. |
platform (plāt'fôrm') Pronunciation Key
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