portability
noun
por·ta·bil·i·ty
ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural portabilities
1
: the quality or state of being portable
2
: the transferability of a worker's benefits from one pension fund to another when the worker changes jobs
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There are many reasons to move into a tiny house, like a generally lower cost, a more minimalistic and sustainable lifestyle, portability for easier travel, and a desire to live closer to nature.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
That handle at the top certainly adds more portability points.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2024
That handle at the top certainly adds more portability points.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for portability
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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