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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Executives negotiating these deals should push for exit flexibility, data portability provisions and clarity on how pricing evolves as model capabilities change.
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Mayur Khandelwal, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Make and serve this dessert in your 9x13 baking pan for ultimate portability for all of your fall parties.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
View gallery - 10 images The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability.
—Adam Williams
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
The company offers a wide range of basketball hoops designed for portability and in-ground installation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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Mayur Khandelwal, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Make and serve this dessert in your 9x13 baking pan for ultimate portability for all of your fall parties.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
View gallery - 10 images The Cabarita tiny house strikes a nice balance between spaciousness and portability.
—Adam Williams
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
The company offers a wide range of basketball hoops designed for portability and in-ground installation.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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