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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Adam Williams
july 04,
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
Best Microsoft Surface Pro Deal Microsoft Surface Pro The Surface Pro is built for portability without sacrificing performance.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
The early American songs and tunes were characterized by their simplicity and portability.
—
Ted Olson,
The Conversation,
2 July 2026
The organizations that recognize this are designing for portability now, before the switching costs become prohibitive.
—
Don Murray,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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