transportation

/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or system of moving people or goods from one place to another.
    • The company specializes in the transportation of fresh food across the country.
    • Public transportation like buses and trains helps reduce traffic.
    • She studies urban transportation to improve city planning.
  2. A vehicle or method used for traveling or moving goods.
    • They needed reliable transportation to get to the airport on time.
    • Bicycles are a popular form of transportation in many European cities.
    • The museum displays historical transportation, including old steam trains.
  3. The business or industry of moving goods or people.
    • He works in transportation, managing a fleet of delivery trucks.
    • Advances in transportation have made global trade much faster.
    • The transportation sector is a major part of the national economy.
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