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Meaning of portable

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

portable

Pronunciation:/ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbl̩//ˈpɔɹtəbl̩/

noun

Definitions

  1. A portable building used for temporary purposes, particularly:

  2. A hand-held video gaming device.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Able to be carried or easily moved.

  2. Able to be transferred from one organization to another.

    Example: a portable pension plan

  3. Of software, able to be run on multiple hardware or operating systems.

noun

Definitions

  1. A microcomputer powered by batteries with an integral display screen and integral input device (such as a keyboard) that can be used on the move