portability

noun
UK: /ˌpɔːtəˈbɪləti/
US: /ˌpɔːrtəˈbɪləti/

  1. The quality of being easy to carry or move.

    1. The portability of the laptop made it ideal for travel.
    2. Design improvements focused on enhancing the device's portability without sacrificing functionality.

  2. The ability of software or code to be used on different types of computer systems.

    1. Software portability is crucial for reaching a wider user base.
    2. Java's design emphasizes portability, allowing applications to run on diverse platforms with minimal modification.

Synonyms

mobility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "portability" in English means: The quality of being easy to carry or move., The ability of software or code to be used on different types of computer systems..

The phonetic transcription of "portability" is /ˌpɔːtəˈbɪləti/ in British English and /ˌpɔːrtəˈbɪləti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "portability": mobility.

Example usage of "portability": "The portability of the laptop made it ideal for travel.". More examples on the page.