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transportation
[ trans-per-tey-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of transporting.
- the state of being transported. transported.
- the means of transport or conveyance.
- the business of conveying people, goods, etc.
- price of travel or transport by public conveyance; fare.
- tickets or permits for transport or travel.
- banishment, as of a criminal to a penal colony; deportation.
- (initial capital letter) Also called Transportation Department. Informal. the Department of Transportation.
transportation
/ ˌٰæԲɔːˈٱɪʃə /
noun
- a means or system of transporting
- the act of transporting or the state of being transported
- (esp formerly) deportation to a penal colony
- a ticket or fare
Other Word Forms
- ԴDztԲ·ǰ·ٲtDz noun
- tԲ·ǰ·ٲtDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of transportation1
Example Sentences
The temporary disruptions come just weeks after transportation authorities called for emergency repairs “to stabilize four areas most vulnerable to failure above the railroad track through San Clemente,” according to the Orange County Transportation Authority.
The country’s lower wages would give the factory a discount on skilled labor, as well as faster transportation times and a lower tariff rate for exports to the U.S.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a reminder to recipients of federal transportation funding that they are expected to follow federal law, including on immigration enforcement, or face potential consequences.
The industry, including the Port of Long Beach, transportation workers and far-flung warehouses, contributed nearly $300 billion in direct economic output and an estimated $93.3 billion in tax revenue in 2022, according to the report.
Significant cuts to Los Angeles’ transportation agency could threaten major transit plans for the Olympics and citywide safety goals, the agency’s top leader warned.
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