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[Tony 1963]

Hi,

When used as a noun, I can't see any difference between "transport" and "transportation". Would you please explain a little bit for me?

Thanks.

Tony

[manifold]

trans�port noun, verb
> noun /'traensp{phon_capo}:t; NAmE sp{phon_capo}:rt/
1 (especially BrE) (NAmE usually trans�por�ta�tion) [U] a system for carrying people or goods from one place to another using vehicles, roads, etc.: air / freight / road transport * the government�s transport policy�see also public transport
2 (BrE) (NAmE trans�por�ta�tion) [U] a vehicle or method of travel: Applicants must have their own transport. * Transport to and from the airport is included in the price. * His bike is his only means of transport.
3 [U] (especially BrE) (also trans�por�ta�tion NAmE, BrE) the activity or business of carrying goods from one place to another using lorries/trucks, trains, etc.: The goods were damaged during transport. * controls on the transport of nuclear waste
4 [C] a ship, plane or lorry/truck used for carrying soldiers, supplies, etc. from one place to another

So it seems the only difference is that transport is a British version and transportation is its American equivalent.
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