plateau

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Diagram showing plateaus.
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From French plateau, diminutive of plat (a plate); see plate.

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plateau (plural plateaus or plateaux)

  1. A largely level expanse of land at a high elevation; tableland.
  2. A comparatively stable level in something that varies.
  3. (sports broadcast jargon) A notable level of attainment or achievement.

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plateau (third-person singular simple present plateaus, present participle plateauing, simple past and past participle plateaued)

  1. (intransitive) Reach a stable level; level off.

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plateau m. (plural plateaux)

  1. flat area
  2. tray
  3. (geography) plateau
  4. stage (in theatre); set (of television broadcast)

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