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.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of portability
First recorded in 1965–70; port(able) + -ability
Example Sentences
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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 on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 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
It offers precision control over temperature and airflow, with USB-C charging for portability.
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
The characteristic feature of every one of these craft is its unequalled portability.
From Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 by Various
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