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trans⋅por⋅ta⋅tion

[trans-per-tey-shuhn]
–noun
1. the act of transporting.
2. the state of being transported.
3. the means of transport or conveyance.
4. the business of conveying people, goods, etc.
5. price of travel or transport by public conveyance; fare.
6. tickets or permits for transport or travel.
7. banishment, as of a criminal to a penal colony; deportation.
8. (initial capital letter) Also called Transportation Department. Informal. the Department of Transportation.

Origin:
1530–40; transport + -ation
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trans·por·ta·tion   (trāns'pər-tā'shən)   
n.  
    1. The act or an instance of transporting.

    2. The state of being transported.

  1. A means of conveyance.

  2. The business of conveying passengers or goods.

  3. A charge for public conveyance; fare.

  4. Deportation to a penal colony.

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