Noun: portability ,por-tu'bi-li-tee
- The quality of being easily carried or moved
"The portability of the laptop made it perfect for working on the go"
- (computing) the ability of software or data to be used on different platforms or systems
"The code was written with portability in mind"
- The ability to transfer or maintain benefits when changing jobs or locations
"The new law improved pension portability between employers"
Derived forms: portabilities
Type of: movability, movableness
Encyclopedia: Portability