noun · neutral
transportation
UK/ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃ(ə)n/US/ˌtrænspɔːrˈteɪʃən/trans·por·TA·tion
the movement of people or goods from one place to another
Examples
“Urban planners are trying to improve public transportation.”
“Transportation costs rose after the fuel price increase.”
“Many rural areas lack adequate transportation at night.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in integrated public transportation networks can significantly reduce urban congestion and improve air quality.”
Collocations
- public transportation
- transportation costs
- transportation infrastructure
Word family
Common mistakes
I go by transportation→I go by public transport / I take public transportation
the transportation are slow→transportation is slow / the transport is slow
Say it for a higher band
5bus→6transport→7+transportation
Synonyms
transport
Easily confused
transport
“We should use public transport instead of driving.”
Related words
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In -tion / -sion
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