noun

platform

/ˈplætfɔːrm/ · say it: PLAT·form

a party's declared policies

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In more detail

1. (noun) a raised flat surface or structure, typically used for standing or performing

2. (noun) a system or service that allows people to share information or conduct business online

3. (noun) the stated policies and principles of a political party or candidate

4. (noun) a type of shoe with a thick sole

Examples

The singer stood on the platform to perform.
Twitter is a social media platform where people share their thoughts.
The candidate's platform includes better healthcare and education.

How to use platform

Platform is a highly versatile word with distinct meanings across contexts. In technology, it refers to infrastructure enabling user participation (e.g., Twitter as a platform). In politics, it denotes a set of commitments or goals. In fashion, it describes elevated shoe soles. The noun form dominates; adjectival use is less common and typically appears in compounds like 'platform-based' or 'platform economy'.

Common phrases

launch a platform
social media platform
digital platform
platform shoes
political platform
online platform

Synonyms

stage · base · foundation · framework · podium

Word family

platform (noun) · platformed (adjective)

A common mistake

Learners sometimes confuse 'platform' with 'stage' in non-literal contexts; while 'stage' suggests opportunity or visibility, 'platform' emphasizes the infrastructure or medium through which something is conducted or expressed.

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