Transportation
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British pronunciation/tɹænspɔːtˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/ˌtɹænspɝˈteɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "transportation"

Transportation
01

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

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Public transportation is cheaper than driving.
Air transportation connects distant countries.
The company provides free transportation for employees.
02

the act or business of carrying people or goods from one place to another by different means

transportation definition and meaning
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Transportation of goods by truck is common in the logistics industry.
The transportation sector plays a vital role in the economy.
The transportation industry has adapted to include rideshare services.
03

the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance

transportation definition and meaning
04

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

05

the act of expelling a person from their native land

06

the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966

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