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Transportation

British pronunciation/tɹænspɔːtˈe‍ɪʃən/
American pronunciation/ˌtɹænspɝˈteɪʃən/
Transportation
[NOUN]
1

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

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2

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

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3

the sum charged for riding in a public conveyance

synonyms : fare
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4

the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials

synonyms : shipping
transport
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5

the act of expelling a person from their native land

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6

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

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Examples
1In the desert, camels are often used as a means of transportation.
2The development of self-driving cars acts as a quantum jump in transportation, with the potential to reduce traffic and improve safety on the roads.
3The government intends to embark on an ambitious infrastructure development project to improve transportation.
4Europe has a well-developed transportation system.
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