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Thursday, December 29, 2011

Transport

Transport = (i) the system that carries passengers (or goods) from one place to another: ‘I spent most of my money on hotels, food, and transport.’ ‘Trains are still my favorite form of transport.’ ‘People should be encouraged to use public transport.’ (ii) something that serves as a means of transport, such as truck, bus etc.: ‘Applicants must have their own transport.’
Transport is an uncountable noun.
Transportation usually refers to the process or business of moving things, especially goods, from one place to another: ‘Information regarding the transportation and storage of nuclear waste is difficult to obtain.’