Portability
noun
The ability to move or carry something easily because of its size, shape, or weight.
The portability of the device makes it convenient for travelers.
Often appears as...
- device portability
- portability advantage
noun
The ability of software to be transferred and used in a variety of environments.
The portability of the software across different operating systems is a major selling point.
Often appears as...
- software portability
- portability across systems
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability of a financial product or benefit to be transferred or used in a new location.
The portability of her pension was a key factor in her decision to move countries.
Often appears as...
- pension portability
- portability of benefits
noun
The ability to move or carry something easily because of its size, shape, or weight.
The portability of the device makes it convenient for travelers.
Often appears as...
- device portability
- portability advantage
noun
The ability of software to be transferred and used in a variety of environments.
The portability of the software across different operating systems is a major selling point.
Often appears as...
- software portability
- portability across systems
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The ability of a financial product or benefit to be transferred or used in a new location.
The portability of her pension was a key factor in her decision to move countries.
Often appears as...
- pension portability
- portability of benefits
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Items
Portability often refers to the ease of moving physical objects like electronics or furniture.
The portability of the folding chair makes it perfect for beach outings.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
Smaller items are typically more portable, but remember that a compact shape and light weight matter too.
Despite being small, the lead statue's portability is low due to its weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Quality
Portability is usually a positive attribute, highlighting convenience and functionality.
She appreciated the portability of her water bottle during the hike.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Items
Portability often refers to the ease of moving physical objects like electronics or furniture.
The portability of the folding chair makes it perfect for beach outings.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
Smaller items are typically more portable, but remember that a compact shape and light weight matter too.
Despite being small, the lead statue's portability is low due to its weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Quality
Portability is usually a positive attribute, highlighting convenience and functionality.
She appreciated the portability of her water bottle during the hike.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Items
Portability often refers to the ease of moving physical objects like electronics or furniture.
The portability of the folding chair makes it perfect for beach outings.
Pro Tip 2/3Size Matters
Smaller items are typically more portable, but remember that a compact shape and light weight matter too.
Despite being small, the lead statue's portability is low due to its weight.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Quality
Portability is usually a positive attribute, highlighting convenience and functionality.
She appreciated the portability of her water bottle during the hike.
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Why specializing early...
and it blew them away, because Yokoi knew what his customers cared about wasn't color. It was durability, portability, affordability, battery life, game selection. This is mine that I found in my parents' basement. It's seen better days.
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Why specializing early...
and it blew them away, because Yokoi knew what his customers cared about wasn't color. It was durability, portability, affordability, battery life, game selection. This is mine that I found in my parents' basement. It's seen better days.
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Quote examples
Tom Junod
American Journalist
The main difference between listening to music on a computer and listening to music on vinyl or disc is not sound quality or even portability; it's that when you listen to music on a computer, you listen to music on the same instrument you use to acquire it.
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Sean Parker
American Businessman
You start to accumulate your library of music. You want that music everywhere - that's the point where we monetize. If you want portability, mobility, and access, then you buy it.
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Bill Flores
American Politician
The lack of portability and competition has long been a problem in America's insurance market, yet Obamacare took no significant steps to open up the market between state lines.
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Dennis Ritchie
American Scientist
C was already implemented on several quite different machines and OSs, Unix was already being distributed on the PDP-11, but the portability of the whole system was new.
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Alec Baldwin
American Actor
My brothers and I grew up in a time where talking, storytelling, telling jokes was sometimes all you had. It wasn't like today, with so many options and portability.
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David Milne
Businessman
We see portability in electronics being a continuing requirement, higher functionality, better battery life, requiring lower power for the actual electronics.
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Ajit Pai
American Public Servant
Consumers and businesses alike value their ability to keep a phone number when changing providers or relocating. This concept is called 'number portability.
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Daniel Ek
Swedish Businessman
The main reason people want to pay for Spotify is really portability. People are saying, 'I want to have my music with me.
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Tom Junod
American Journalist
The main difference between listening to music on a computer and listening to music on vinyl or disc is not sound quality or even portability; it's that when you listen to music on a computer, you listen to music on the same instrument you use to acquire it.
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Sean Parker
American Businessman
You start to accumulate your library of music. You want that music everywhere - that's the point where we monetize. If you want portability, mobility, and access, then you buy it.
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Bill Flores
American Politician
The lack of portability and competition has long been a problem in America's insurance market, yet Obamacare took no significant steps to open up the market between state lines.
Quote examples
Dennis Ritchie
American Scientist
C was already implemented on several quite different machines and OSs, Unix was already being distributed on the PDP-11, but the portability of the whole system was new.
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Alec Baldwin
American Actor
My brothers and I grew up in a time where talking, storytelling, telling jokes was sometimes all you had. It wasn't like today, with so many options and portability.
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David Milne
Businessman
We see portability in electronics being a continuing requirement, higher functionality, better battery life, requiring lower power for the actual electronics.
Quote examples
Ajit Pai
American Public Servant
Consumers and businesses alike value their ability to keep a phone number when changing providers or relocating. This concept is called 'number portability.
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Daniel Ek
Swedish Businessman
The main reason people want to pay for Spotify is really portability. People are saying, 'I want to have my music with me.
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