portability
Americannoun
plural
portabilities-
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.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of portability
First recorded in 1965–70; port(able) + -ability
Example Sentences
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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
There are problems with holding silver bags and other physical silver investments even with the run-up in price including weight, portability and storage costs.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Designed for life on the go, these devices combine portability with more control over your experience.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2025
The EPA’s Maui method will be used increasingly as Americans rely more heavily on cordless devices, Glenn said, adding : “We love portability, we love being untethered.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025
If in a birch bark country the Indian canoe, page 260, is the most desirable craft, on account of its lightness and portability.
From Camp Life in the Woods and the Tricks of Trapping and Trap Making by Gibson, William Hamilton
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