Portion

/pˈɔːʃən/

/ˈpɔɹʃən/

Portion

an amount of food served to one person

something determined in relation to something that includes it

the allotment of some amount by dividing something

something less than the whole of a human artifact

assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

to portion

give out

Example

The family set aside a portion of their income for emergency expenses.

Many investors keep a portion of their portfolio in easily disposable assets like cash or highly liquid securities.

In the financial report, the highlighted portion represents a significant portion of the company's annual profits.

The twins received equal portions of cake for their birthdays.

The chef frequently reserves a portion of the ingredients for tomorrow's specials.

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