[ˈplatfɔːm], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a raised level surface on which people or things can stand
(e.g: there are viewing platforms where visitors may gape at the chasm)

- the declared policy of a political party or group
(e.g: seeking election on a platform of low taxes)

- a shoe with very thick soles
(e.g: a pair of chunky platforms)


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Origin:
mid 16th century: from French plateforme ‘ground plan’, literally ‘flat shape’