portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce portability (audio)
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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This portability ends messy rollovers and curbs capital and data leakage. Miguel Kudry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The Starlink Mini, on the other hand, is built with portability and on-the-go use in mind, and this is clearly reflected in its power requirements. PC Magazine, 21 May 2025 The mat is designed to be both functional and stylish and features a foldable design that allows for easy storage and portability. Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2025 The portability of the massager is definitely a plus. David Szondy, New Atlas, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for portability

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of portability was in 1667

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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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