transferable

adjective

variants also transferrable
Definition of transferablenext
as in transportable
capable of being taken from one place to another by public carrier supplemental charges for oversized transferable goods like pianos

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Recent Examples of transferable Lottery winners were charged $350 each for the non-refundable and non-transferable tickets. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Prizes are non-transferable, may not be exchanged for cash, and may not be resold or substituted by winners. — The Athletic, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 The process typically starts with a thorough evaluation of the beneficiary's work history, transferable skills and functional abilities. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 There’s an app that Trackman users can download to keep their data, 26 different measured metrics, portable and transferable across venues. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Trade schools have historically been criticized for limiting students' career options, as the skills learned are not always easily transferable from one industry to another. — Jessica Bryant, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for transferable
transportable
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  • The transportable and reduced radiation profile of the hardware allows smaller units to be deployed on trucks to supply power for defense installations, mining operations, and remote industrial facilities.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • These poached shrimp are packed with flavor and are easily transportable in a zip-top bag nestled in your cooler.
    — Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
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