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–noun

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 ut 3fb opia.

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. a. solid ground on which artillery pieces are mounted. b. a metal stand or base attached to certain types of artillery pieces.

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 sh bba oe, usually intended for stylish effect or to give added height.

17.	platforms, platform shoes.

18.	a. hardware platform. b. software platform.

19.	a scheme of religious principles or doctrines.