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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This isn't to mention the lightness, portability, build quality and excellent display.
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Keumars Afifi-Sabet, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While data portability is intended to improve efficiency and consumer choice, accountability often lags behind data movement.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Florida Department of Revenue explains portability requirements.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
These machines emphasize ease of use, portability, and accessibility, ideal for homes, offices, and small businesses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
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Keumars Afifi-Sabet, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
While data portability is intended to improve efficiency and consumer choice, accountability often lags behind data movement.
—Pam Kaur, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Florida Department of Revenue explains portability requirements.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
These machines emphasize ease of use, portability, and accessibility, ideal for homes, offices, and small businesses.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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