transferable

American  

[trans-fur-uh-buhl, trans-fer-uh-buhl] / trænsˈfɜr ə bəl, ˈtræns fər ə bəl /

adjective

1. able or allowed to be transferred, as from one person, place, type of activity, etc., to another.

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Other Word Forms

• non-transferability noun
• non-transferable adjective
• transferability noun
• untransferable adjective

Example Sentences

It does not matter what your first job is - the transferable skills you learn are more valuable for your future career than the job itself, experts say.

From BBC

"So you don't know whether or not it's transferable."

From BBC

But it turned out her love was transferable.

From The Wall Street Journal

As an additional learning needs teacher, many of Chanel's skills were easily transferable and the English speaking pull drew her down under.

From BBC

Spencer Howard, a Washington, D.C.-based consultant who helps clients earn and book business- and first-class flights, said he steers clients toward transferable points so they can pivot if one airline has no seats.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• interchangeable
• negotiable