English Explanatory Dictionary

transportation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.
  2. Deportation to a penal colony.
  3. A means of conveyance.
  4. A ticket or fare.

Pronunciation

/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-transportation.wav

Word forms

transportation transportations

Etymology

From transport + -ation.

Derived words

intelligent transportation system mass transportation means of transportation public transportation transportation car transportation network transportation network vehicle service transportation safety board
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