transportation
Americannoun
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the act of transporting.
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the state of being transported. transported.
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the means of transport or conveyance.
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the business of conveying people, goods, etc.
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price of travel or transport by public conveyance; fare.
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tickets or permits for transport or travel.
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banishment, as of a criminal to a penal colony; deportation.
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Also called Transportation Department. (initial capital letter) the Department of Transportation.
noun
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a means or system of transporting
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the act of transporting or the state of being transported
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(esp formerly) deportation to a penal colony
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a ticket or fare
Other Word Forms
- nontransportation noun
- pretransportation noun
Etymology
Origin of transportation
Example Sentences
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Dubai has been transformed into a major global economic hub through diversification in sectors such as transportation, finance and tourism, to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.
From Barron's
The analysis measured how well the process aligned with 12 principles of green chemistry, including transportation, post-treatment, purification, and application.
From Science Daily
“Truck driving is an unappealing profession for many Americans but it remains an attractive opportunity for recent immigrants to this country,” said Greg Reed, a transportation attorney with expertise in regulatory and legislative issues.
“In particular, how effective drones are in impairing production and transportation of crude via the Strait of Hormuz.”
From MarketWatch
The oil-price trajectory matters for inflation because it affects prices at the pump, and contributes to transportation, manufacturing and logistical costs across the economy.
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