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The Meaning of platform
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(n.) A plat; a plan; a sketch; a model; a pattern. Used also figuratively.
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(n.) A place laid out after a model.
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(n.) Any flat or horizontal surface; especially, one that is raised above some particular level, as a framework of timber or boards horizontally joined so as to form a roof, or a raised floor, or portion of a floor; a landing; a dais; a stage, for speakers, performers, or workmen; a standing place.
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(n.) A declaration of the principles upon which a person, a sect, or a party proposes to stand; a declared policy or system; as, the Saybrook platform; a political platform.
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(n.) A light deck, usually placed in a section of the hold or over the floor of the magazine. See Orlop.
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(v. t.) To place on a platform.
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(v. t.) To form a plan of; to model; to lay out.
Synonyms
political platform
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political program
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program
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weapons platform
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chopine
Rhymes
barnstorm
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brainstorm
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chloroform
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coliform
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conform
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cuneiform
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deform
,
disinform
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dorm
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firestorm
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form
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forme
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hailstorm
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horme
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inform
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lukewarm
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misinform
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norm
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orme
,
outperform
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perform
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rainstorm
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reform
,
sandstorm
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schwarm
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snowstorm
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storm
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swarm
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thunderstorm
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torme
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transform
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underperform
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uniform
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warm
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windstorm