portability

noun

por·​ta·​bil·​i·​ty ˌpȯr-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce portability (audio)
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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Rated for up to 55 watts of power, these aren't for slim portability machines but powerful number crunchers needed for engineering and 3D rendering, where thicker designs and higher prices are acceptable trade-offs to get peak processing and graphics power. PCMAG, 6 Jan. 2025 Decentralized identity would lower user lock-in and enable easier data portability by allowing users to seamlessly transfer their social graph, interactions, or transaction history between platforms. Christian Catalini, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 For even more portability, the AC70 weighs only 10.2kg and boasts a 768Wh capacity. New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024 The heart of the set, with upgraded 300DPI HD printing and compact portability, is ready to record the moments of every Christmas. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for portability 

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of portability was in 1667

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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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