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 efficient charging station handles Apple phones, watches, and earbuds simultaneously, and its lightweight foldable design makes for easy portability.
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Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
One thing’s for sure: Foundation sticks win major points for their portability, making impromptu touch-ups a breeze.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
This is where the portability election comes into play.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
These cubes also come with handles on both sides and the top lid for easy portability.
—Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
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Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
One thing’s for sure: Foundation sticks win major points for their portability, making impromptu touch-ups a breeze.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 24 Feb. 2025
This is where the portability election comes into play.
—Ashley Case, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
These cubes also come with handles on both sides and the top lid for easy portability.
—Mike Arnot, AFAR Media, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for portability
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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