Definitions for Podium
ˈpoʊ di əm; -di əpodi·um

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. dais, podium, pulpit, rostrum, ambo, stump, soapboxnoun

   a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. podiumnoun

   A platform on which to stand, as when conducting an orchestra or preaching at a pulpit.

2. podiumnoun

   A stand used to hold notes when speaking publicly.

3. podiumnoun

   A steepled platform upon which the three competitors with the best results may stand when being handed their medals or prize.

4. podiumnoun

   A result amongst the best three at a competition.

5. podiumverb

   To finish in the top three at an event or competition.

6. Etymology: From podium, from πόδιον, from diminutive of πούς.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Podium

   A podium (plural podiums or podia) is a platform used to raise something to a short distance above its surroundings. It derives from the Greek πόδι (foot). In architecture a building can rest on a large podium. Podiums can also be used to raise people, for instance the conductor of an orchestra stands on a podium as do many public speakers. Common parlance has shown an increasing use of podium in North American English to describe a lectern.In sports, a type of podium can be used to honor the top three competitors in events. In the modern Olympics a tri-level podium is used. Traditionally, the highest platform is in the center for the gold medalist. To their right is a lower platform for the silver medalist, and to the left of the gold medalist is a lower platform for the bronze medalist. At the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, the Silver and Bronze podium places were of equal elevation. In many sports, results in the top three of a competition are often referred to as podiums or podium finishes. In some individual sports, podiums is an official statistic, referring to the number of top three results an athlete has achieved over the course of a season or career. The word may also be used, chiefly in the United States, as a verb, "to podium", meaning to attain a podium place.

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1. podium

   A podium is a raised platform or stand used by speakers or performers to elevate them, making them clearly visible to the audience. It is often equipped with a microphone or other sound amplifying system and is typically used in public speaking, lectures, presentations or performances. Additionally, in sports or competitions, a podium refers to the structure with different levels or platforms where winners stand to receive their medals or awards.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Podiumnoun

   a low wall, serving as a foundation, a substructure, or a terrace wall

2. Podiumnoun

   the dwarf wall surrounding the arena of an amphitheater, from the top of which the seats began

3. Podiumnoun

   the masonry under the stylobate of a temple, sometimes a mere foundation, sometimes containing chambers

4. Podiumnoun

   the foot

5. Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. , dim. of , , foot. See Pew.]

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1. Podium

   A podium is a platform that is used to raise something to a short distance above its surroundings. It derives from the Greek πόδι. In architecture a building can rest on a large podium. Podia can also be used to raise people, for instance the conductor of an orchestra stands on a podium as do many public speakers. Podium has also come to mean the object a speaker stands behind and sets papers or books upon even when it is at floor level, though the correct term for that item is lectern. The terms are not identical; one typically stands on a podium, but one typically stands behind a lectern. In sports, a type of podium is used to honor the top three competitors in events such as the Olympics. In the Olympics a three level podium is used, the highest level in the centre holds the gold medalist, to their right is a somewhat lower one for the silver medalist. To the left of the gold medalist is an even lower platform for the bronze medalist. In many sports, results in the top three of a competition are often referred to as podiums, or podium finishes. In some individual sports, "podiums" is an official statistic, referring to the number of top three results an athlete has achieved over the course of a season or career.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Podium

   pō′di-um, n. a continuous pedestal, a stylobate: (anat.) a foot: (bot.) a support, as a foot-stalk.—adj. Pō′dial.—ns. Podis′mus, spasm of the muscles of the foot; Pō′dite, a limb of a crustacean when ambulatory.—adj. Podit′ic.

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How to pronounce Podium?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Podium in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Podium in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Podium in a Sentence

1. Deena Kastor:

   At least from the middle distance and distance side of things, Americans have done very well at getting on the podium at the world championships and the Olympics Games.

2. Brianne Theisen-Eaton:

   This is the strongest and most well-rounded team I have ever been a part of, the team counts multiple world medalists and a talented roster who will challenge for the podium.

3. Michael Steele:

   This President stands at a podium today and not only contradicts This President CDC director, but basically says This President perjured This President under oath before Congress because This President is saying something different than Donald Trump, the CDC director is telling us the truth. Donald Trump is literally lying to us.

4. Ray Violetto:

   I think the inside is what started that and I think it carried outside, if you watch the inside of the rally there was a pretty large group there that was getting out of control along with the individual that was at the podium.

5. Felipe Massa:

   We are really near. We were on the podium a few times last year and maybe more times the year before in 2014, we really hope we can get back to the victories... I really hope it can be possible.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Podium
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Podium
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podium
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Podium
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Podium
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Podium