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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Our test team gave this single-burner grill top marks for its portability, even heating, and ease of assembly (only 12 minutes!).
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
Sleek, lightweight design with a military-grade aluminum chassis for easy portability and durability.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 June 2025
A lot of travel yoga mats sacrifice quality for portability.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 30 May 2025
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
Sleek, lightweight design with a military-grade aluminum chassis for easy portability and durability.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025
In 2022, a consortium of private retirement-plan providers announced a collaboration to boost the portability of small retirement accounts.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 June 2025
A lot of travel yoga mats sacrifice quality for portability.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 30 May 2025
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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