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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The containers all come with lids, can be stacked, and are designed with side handles for easy portability.
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Being small and lightweight is essential for portability.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Today’s infrared imaging systems can achieve similar feats, but only with expensive materials or bulky cooling hardware that limits portability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
For those in North America who don't care about portability SaunaPlunge Container is another, more affordable option.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 2 Dec. 2025
Being small and lightweight is essential for portability.
—PC Magazine, 2 Dec. 2025
Today’s infrared imaging systems can achieve similar feats, but only with expensive materials or bulky cooling hardware that limits portability.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Dec. 2025
For those in North America who don't care about portability SaunaPlunge Container is another, more affordable option.
—New Atlas, 30 Nov. 2025
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 15 Dec. 2025.
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