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portable
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(1) Refers to software that can be easily moved from one machine family to another. It implies a product that has a separate version for each of several hardware platforms, or it has built-in capabilities for switching between them. A program that can be easily converted to or compiled into a different operating environment may also be considered portable.

(2) A handheld or transportable electronic device such as a PDA or laptop computer.


portable - portability


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