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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That portability is why John Mielke, senior director of apprenticeship at Associated Builders and Contractors, calls the skilled trades one of the fastest paths to entrepreneurship.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
As remote and hybrid work becomes the new norm, device portability becomes more essential, and this mouse seems to check that box.
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This isn't to mention the lightness, portability, build quality and excellent display.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
As remote and hybrid work becomes the new norm, device portability becomes more essential, and this mouse seems to check that box.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2026
Nearly 80 percent of its 72,800 ratings are perfect five-star ratings, and shoppers praise its portability and long-lasting battery.
—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
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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