transferable

variants also transferrable
Definition of transferablenext
as in transportable
capable of being taken from one place to another by public carrier supplemental charges for oversized transferable goods like pianos

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Recent Examples of transferable Tax credits for independent films are transferable, meaning they can be sold to buyers who want to offset their state tax liability. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 Take steps like identifying your transferable skills and growing your professional network. Courtney Connley-Hampton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Providing lifetime transferable warranties against clogging and material failure. Nick Perry, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 Traditionally, researchers had to tailor manufacturing processes and facilities for each vaccine candidate, and the scientific knowledge gained from one vaccine was often not directly transferable to another. Li Li, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026 Lottery winners were charged $350 each for the non-refundable and non-transferable tickets. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Prizes are non-transferable, may not be exchanged for cash, and may not be resold or substituted by winners. The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferable
transportable
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  • Metal cornhole sets are weather-resistant and transportable but can be slippery.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The transportable and reduced radiation profile of the hardware allows smaller units to be deployed on trucks to supply power for defense installations, mining operations, and remote industrial facilities.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

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“Transferable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transferable. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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