portability
Americannoun
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the state or quality of being portable.
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a plan or system under which employees may accumulate pension rights under any employer who is a participant in the plan negotiated with their union.
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Origin of portability
First recorded in 1965–70; port(able) + -ability
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The new menu item comes in a “handheld format designed to deliver the portability and satisfaction guests crave,” according to a press release issued Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
The Galaxy Z TriFold delivers the “perfect balance between portability, premium performance and productivity all in one device,” said Samsung co-CEO Roh Tae-moon, who heads the firm’s consumer electronics division.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
Designed for life on the go, these devices combine portability with more control over your experience.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
The helmet’s portability means it can be delivered in settings outside of the hospital.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2024
Oxyacetylene equipment has found application, owing to its portability.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
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