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podium
/ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/
noun
A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.
(sometimes proscribed) A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.
A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.
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verb
To finish in the top three at an event or competition.
"The swimmer podiumed three times at the Olympics."
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