Transportation Meaning
/tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of transporting, or the state of being transported; conveyance, often of people, goods etc.
nounDeportation to a penal colony.
Sentence Examples
We were denied transportation.
The transportation system in that city is quite good.
Public transportation is a convenient way to travel around the busy city.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Due to the snowstorm, all forms of ____ were halted, including buses and trains.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The city is investing heavily in new forms of public ____ to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English transport Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English transportation From transport + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Redpath was sentenced to transportation for life, and his assets, amounting to over £25,000, went to reduce the sum that the Great Northern had to find."
— 1957 February 26, Michael Robbins, “The Redpath Frauds on the Great Northern Railway”, in Railway Magazine, page 132:
"Sybil: [..] That reminds me, I haven't got my passes yet! Have you the transportation here from Cheyenne to San Francisco for Mrs. S. Johnston?"
(Agent looks grave, goes back and fumbles at the papers on his desk, returns to the window with a slip of paper in his hand.)
Agent: "We had transportation here made out for such a person, but it was called for several hours ago.""
— 1898, Willa Cather, The Westbound Train:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Due to the snowstorm, all forms of ____ were halted, including buses and trains.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The city is investing heavily in new forms of public ____ to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.