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mobilitynoun [ U ]

uk ​ /məʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us ​ /moʊˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

mobility noun [ U ] (ABILITY TO MOVE)

› the ability to move freely or be easily moved:

Some neck injuries cause total loss of mobility below the point of injury.
I prefer the mobility of a hand-held camera.
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(Definition of “mobility” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

"mobility" in American English

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mobilitynoun [ U ]

us ​ /moʊˈbɪl·ɪ·t̬i/

› the ability to move easily:

Because of severe arthritis, her mobility was limited.

(Definition of “mobility” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

"mobility" in Business English

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mobilitynoun [ U ]

uk ​ /məˈbɪlɪti/ us ​

› ECONOMICS the fact that it is easy for someone to change their situation, for example by doing different work, becoming part of a different social class, or moving to a different place:

Some employment systems require more flexibility and mobility than others.
class/social/economic mobility The government thinks higher education means more social mobility.
upward/downward mobility Widespread upward mobility has meant that mobile phones and automobiles are considered normal purchases.

› the fact that it is easy to move or transport something from one place to another, or to use it for a different purpose:

I prefer the mobility of a handheld camera.
In a world of capital mobility, bilateral trade figures don't really tell you very much.

› IT, COMMUNICATIONS, E-COMMERCE the ability to have particular services available on a phone or a computer used while travelling from place to place, without being connected by wires:

Consumers are demanding mobility, so that they can have access to information wherever they are.

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immobility

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labour mobility

(Definition of “mobility” from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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