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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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
This isn't to mention the lightness, portability, build quality and excellent display.
—Keumars Afifi-Sabet, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
On Earth, its portability (and its much lower cost compared to conventional equipment) enables it to help in areas where ultrasound might have been impossible before.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Florida Department of Revenue explains portability requirements.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
This isn't to mention the lightness, portability, build quality and excellent display.
—Keumars Afifi-Sabet, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
On Earth, its portability (and its much lower cost compared to conventional equipment) enables it to help in areas where ultrasound might have been impossible before.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The Florida Department of Revenue explains portability requirements.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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