portability
noun
por·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural portabilities
1
: the quality or state of being portable
2
: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs
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Zip pockets keep essentials secure and the whole thing packs into its own bag for ultimate portability.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
And if your summer is filled with camping, beach outings, and picnics, portability is key.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
Recognizing that portability is crucial, these formats give consumers more flexibility which will boost not just sales but the likelihood of usage.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Our favorite thing about this space heater is its portability.
—Katie Begley, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
And if your summer is filled with camping, beach outings, and picnics, portability is key.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2024
Recognizing that portability is crucial, these formats give consumers more flexibility which will boost not just sales but the likelihood of usage.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Our favorite thing about this space heater is its portability.
—Katie Begley, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for portability
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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