porting

¹ American  

[pawr-ting] / ˈpɔr tɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

1. the process of rewriting the source code of a program in a different programming language, or modifying it to run on a different hardware platform or operating system.

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porting ² American  

[pawr-ting] / ˈpɔr tɪŋ /

noun

Automotive, Machinery.

1. the changing of the size, shape, or location of the intake and exhaust ports in an internal-combustion engine, generally to improve performance.

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Etymology

Origin of porting¹

First recorded in 1970–75; port ⁵ ( def. ) (in the sense “to rewrite a source code”) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Origin of porting²

First recorded in 1955–60; port ⁴ (in the sense “opening on a cylinder surface”) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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porting

To reduce that risk, AT&T advises also setting up a unique passcode that’s needed to prevent significant account changes such as porting phone numbers to another carrier.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2024

It seems natural that once these games achieve this impressive narrative space, you can start to think about porting them over.

From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2023

From a technological standpoint, porting a phone number from one plan or service to another is usually pretty easy.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2022

It gave them a temporary phone number until the porting process could be completed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2020

Briefly the Partan communicated the state of the harbour, and recommended porting his helm, and running the Fisky ashore about opposite the brass swivel.

From The Marquis of Lossie by George MacDonald