portion
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ˈpɔr
pawr
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Definition & Meaning of "portion"in English

Portion
01

an amount of food served to one person

portion definition and meaning
Examples
She served a generous portion of pasta on each plate for dinner.
02

a part or segment considered in relation to a whole

Examples
She read only a portion of the book.
03

a part of a human-made object, less than the whole

Examples
Only a portion of the sculpture survived the fire.
04

assets or contributions belonging to an individual or group

Examples
Each partner received their portion of the capital.
05

money or property a woman brings to her husband at marriage

Examples
The bride 's portion included jewelry and household items.
06

one's overall circumstances or lot in life, including everything that happens to them

Examples
He accepted his portion with patience and courage.
to portion
01

to divide and distribute something into shares or allotments

Examples
She portioned the cake among the children.
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