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UK/["/ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃn/"]/US/["/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Transportation

a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.

In simple words: The ways people move from one place to another.

Transportation in a sentence

  • Transportation is essential for connecting cities and economies.
  • Public transportation options have increased in many urban areas.
  • Electric vehicles are changing the future of transportation.
  • The transportation of goods across continents is a complex process.
  • Many students rely on transportation services to get to school.

How to use Transportation

Use 'transportation' in contexts related to discussing how people or goods are moved. Suitable for academic and everyday conversations, but less common in casual slang.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'transport' as in transport trucks moving goods.

Related words

Collocations with Transportation

  • public transportation
  • private transportation
  • transportation system
  • mass transportation
  • transportation network

Synonyms for Transportation

Opposites of Transportation

  • immobility
  • stagnation

Common mistakes with Transportation

  • Confused with 'transport' which is a verb.
  • Using 'transportation' in informal contexts where 'getting around' might be better.
  • Overgeneralizing to mean only public transportation when it includes personal vehicles too.

Compare Transportation with Transport, Transit, Shipping, Movement

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Frequently asked questions about Transportation

What does Transportation mean?

The ways people move from one place to another.

What is the definition of Transportation?

a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.

How do you use Transportation in a sentence?

Transportation is essential for connecting cities and economies.

Can you give another example of Transportation?

Public transportation options have increased in many urban areas.

What are synonyms for Transportation?

Common alternatives include transport, conveyance, transit, shipping, movement.

What is the opposite of Transportation?

Opposite meanings include immobility, stagnation.

What words go with Transportation?

It commonly pairs with public transportation, private transportation, transportation system, mass transportation, transportation network.

What are common mistakes when using Transportation?

Confused with 'transport' which is a verb. Using 'transportation' in informal contexts where 'getting around' might be better. Overgeneralizing to mean only public transportation when it includes personal vehicles too.

How do you pronounce Transportation?

US: /["/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Transportation?

Use 'transportation' in contexts related to discussing how people or goods are moved. Suitable for academic and everyday conversations, but less common in casual slang.

What CEFR level is Transportation?

"Transportation" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.