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
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Designed to plug directly into a smartphone or PC, the P3’s aluminum alloy body is sleek and sturdy, with the design definitely reflecting Thermal Master's aim for both portability and quality.
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
To find out which ones are actually worth it, Glamour editors, contributors, and a team of in-home testers researched and evaluated more than 10 of the most popular ones, taking notes on everything from heat distribution and comfort to ease of use, cleanup, and portability.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
In other words, the sauna’s portability doesn’t sacrifice anything in the way of experience.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
It will be made for convenience, with portability and easily cleaned parts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
To find out which ones are actually worth it, Glamour editors, contributors, and a team of in-home testers researched and evaluated more than 10 of the most popular ones, taking notes on everything from heat distribution and comfort to ease of use, cleanup, and portability.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
In other words, the sauna’s portability doesn’t sacrifice anything in the way of experience.
—Dean Stattmann, Outside, 19 Oct. 2025
It will be made for convenience, with portability and easily cleaned parts.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Portability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/portability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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