Transportation: meaning, definitions and examples

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transportation

 

[ หŒtrรฆn.spษ”หหˆteษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

modern vehicles

The action or practice of transporting people or goods. It typically involves the use of modern vehicles such as cars, buses, trains, and airplanes.

Synonyms

conveyance, shipping, transit

Examples of usage

  • Public transportation is a convenient way to get around the city.
  • The transportation of goods by sea has been crucial for international trade.
  • I prefer to use public transportation rather than drive my car.
  • Efficient transportation systems are essential for the economy to function smoothly.
Context #2 | Noun

movement of people or goods

The movement of people or goods from one place to another, often by means of vehicles, vessels, or aircraft.

Synonyms

conveyance, shipping, transit

Examples of usage

  • The transportation of goods by road has become more efficient with the use of technology.
  • Air transportation has revolutionized the way people travel long distances.
  • Public transportation plays a key role in reducing traffic congestion in cities.

Translations

Translations of the word "transportation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น transporte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคนเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Transport

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ transportasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐะฝัะฟะพั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ transport

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ผธ้€ (ใ‚†ใใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท transport

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ transporte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท taลŸฤฑmacฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด์†ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ู‚ู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doprava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doprava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ่พ“ (yรนnshลซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prevoz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samgรถngur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‹ะผะฐะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒแƒœแƒกแƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nษ™qliyyat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ transporte

Etymology

The word 'transportation' originated from the Latin word 'transportare', which means 'to carry across'. The concept of transportation has evolved over centuries, from the use of animals and carts to modern vehicles and advanced transport systems. Transportation plays a vital role in connecting people and goods across different regions, contributing to the development of societies and economies.

See also: transport, transportability, transportable, transporter, transporters, transporting.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,436, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.