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
Examples of portability in a Sentence
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While many barks are made with a chocolate or candy base, yogurt bark is having a moment as people look to combine the benefits of yogurt (protein-rich Greek yogurt, specifically) with the portability and snackability of a good bark.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
This is true all-day battery life and then some, which is a must for a laptop prioritizing portability.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Adjustable recline settings and padded headrests add comfort, while backpack-style straps enhance portability.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 14 May 2024
Its portability is complemented by a robust 2,000mAh battery life, allowing for prolonged use without constant recharging.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
Consider your daily travel needs and select a mug that balances capacity with portability.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 May 2024
What stands out to us the most is the portability of this manual breast pump.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 May 2024
Again, be sure that portability is essential to you.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
Traveling and Storage: On-the-go families may appreciate plates and bowls with lids for better portability.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2024
This is true all-day battery life and then some, which is a must for a laptop prioritizing portability.
—PCMAG, 15 May 2024
Adjustable recline settings and padded headrests add comfort, while backpack-style straps enhance portability.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 14 May 2024
Its portability is complemented by a robust 2,000mAh battery life, allowing for prolonged use without constant recharging.
—Stack Commerce, Popular Science, 8 May 2024
Consider your daily travel needs and select a mug that balances capacity with portability.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 8 May 2024
What stands out to us the most is the portability of this manual breast pump.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 May 2024
Again, be sure that portability is essential to you.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
Traveling and Storage: On-the-go families may appreciate plates and bowls with lids for better portability.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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