transportation
transportation /ˌtrænspɝˈteɪʃən/
noun
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(
)
A facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
(
transit
, transportation system
, transportation
)
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
The city invested in improving public transportation.
The city invested in improving public transportation.
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()
The act of moving something from one location to another
(
conveyance
, transferral
, transport
, transfer
, transportation
)
the act of moving something from one location to another
He requested a transfer to another department for career advancement.
He requested a transfer to another department for career advancement.
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The act of expelling a person from their native land
(
deportation
, exile
, expatriation
, transportation
)
the act of expelling a person from their native land
Men in exile dream of hope
men in exile dream of hope
His deportation to a penal colony
his deportation to a penal colony
The expatriation of wealthy farmers
the expatriation of wealthy farmers
The sentence was one of transportation for life
the sentence was one of transportation for life
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The commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
(
transportation
, transport
, shipping
)
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
The online retailer offered free shipping for orders above a certain amount.
The online retailer offered free shipping for orders above a certain amount.
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The sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
(
fare
, transportation
)
the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance
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The United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
(
Department of Transportation
, DoT
, Transportation
)
the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966
