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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One of the key features that separates beach chairs from standard camping and ballpark chairs is portability.
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
This adaptability provides a level of portability few 2-in-1 laptops can match.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Smart Glasses Lightweight, slim, resemble eye-wear Ergonomic, comfortable long-term
Often stylish, blends with outfits
Designed for portability and daily wear
3.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Alongside offering some good old-fashioned fun, dice games are widely played due to their simple setup, portability for travel and ease of learning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
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Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
This adaptability provides a level of portability few 2-in-1 laptops can match.
—PC Magazine, 11 July 2025
Smart Glasses Lightweight, slim, resemble eye-wear Ergonomic, comfortable long-term
Often stylish, blends with outfits
Designed for portability and daily wear
3.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Alongside offering some good old-fashioned fun, dice games are widely played due to their simple setup, portability for travel and ease of learning.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 June 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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