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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Traveling and Storage: On-the-go families may appreciate plates and bowls with lids for better portability.
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Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
It’s professionally installed and certainly not sized for portability.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
While shoppers should consider a variety of factors when purchasing an outdoor TV like portability and anti-glare options, the IP rating is a helpful way to ensure that products are prepared for the great outdoors.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2024
Our tester was thrilled with its portability and simple one-button operation—and the stainless steel blades are water-safe to protect against rust and corrosion.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Each product was measured on a scale of 1 to 5 for setup, design, effectiveness, comfort, durability, portability, and value, then averaged to rank them.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
What to look for in your mosquito traps Crawley said some helpful attributes to look for when searching for a trap that works for you are portability, noise production and type of power source, among other things.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The Alpha melds those two worlds, giving you more physical real estate so that typing is comfortable but not sacrificing portability.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This, coupled with its portability and reasonable $50 price tag, makes the Ingenuity Bright Starts Playful Paradise a smart pick for families with younger babies who are often on the go.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
It’s professionally installed and certainly not sized for portability.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
While shoppers should consider a variety of factors when purchasing an outdoor TV like portability and anti-glare options, the IP rating is a helpful way to ensure that products are prepared for the great outdoors.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2024
Our tester was thrilled with its portability and simple one-button operation—and the stainless steel blades are water-safe to protect against rust and corrosion.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2024
Each product was measured on a scale of 1 to 5 for setup, design, effectiveness, comfort, durability, portability, and value, then averaged to rank them.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
What to look for in your mosquito traps Crawley said some helpful attributes to look for when searching for a trap that works for you are portability, noise production and type of power source, among other things.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024
The Alpha melds those two worlds, giving you more physical real estate so that typing is comfortable but not sacrificing portability.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
This, coupled with its portability and reasonable $50 price tag, makes the Ingenuity Bright Starts Playful Paradise a smart pick for families with younger babies who are often on the go.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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