Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. The state of being portable; fitness to be carried; portableness.
Wiktionary
- n. the quality of being portable
- n. the ability of a program (or software system) to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms
- n. the ability of an employee to move between different social security schemes without losing their contributions
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. The quality or state of being portable; fitness to be carried.
WordNet 3.0
- n. the quality of being light enough to be carried
Examples
“Such data portability is an area where Facebook has faced much criticism, but privacy advocates at the Center for Democracy and Technology say this feature is a "very bold step" toward giving users more control over their own information.”
Consumer Reports: Facebook changes address important privacy issues
“Philip agreed insofar as we will see data follow us around via web widgets etc, so if things go pear-shaped and you want to take all your data out, data portability is the answer.”
“You give up a little bit in portability for sheer utility.”
Canoe vs Jon-Boat? Which one would be better for all around use?
“A peach tree, inherited from their mother and planted in a wheelbarrow for portability, is a constant reminder of Lilians absence.”
A Proper Education for Girls by Elaine diRollo: Book summary
“Stickiness as a business practice was a byproduct of the document era of the web; on the people-centric web, portability is critical.”
“I prefer digital documents when portability is an issue.”
The iPad and the Numismatist – First Impressions : Coin Collecting News
“Whether that means my MacBook will get the Ol 'Yeller treatment has yet to be seen, but when it comes to short term portability and writing a few pages here and there, I'm sold.”
The Huffington Post: Laptop Killer or Space Filler: Can an Author Write a Book on the iPad?
“The Mini 9 seems like a great addition to the Dell line where portability is the priority, perhaps as a complement to a desktop. —”
“The first step toward portability is to invest in a smart phone, and if at all possible, a laptop.”
“The best way to achieve data portability is to just do it.”
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