portability

noun

The quality of being portable.

(software) The ability of a program (or software system) to execute properly on multiple hardware platforms.

The ability of a telephone subscriber to keep their number when switching to a different network.

The ability of an employee to move between different social security schemes without losing their contributions.

Roots

portoport- · Latin · carry

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