Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porting
noun
/ˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
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Definition
The process of transferring software or data from one system or environment to another.
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Examples
- Porting the game to different consoles increased its player base.
- The developers faced challenges during the porting process due to system incompatibilities.
- This software supports easy porting to various platforms.
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Meaning
Porting involves adapting applications to run on different operating systems or hardware architectures.
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Synonyms
- transferring
- adapting
- migration
- conversion