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Portion
01
an amount of food served to one person
Examples
She served a generous portion of pasta on each plate for dinner.
The restaurant 's portions were large enough to be shared between two people.
02
something determined in relation to something that includes it
Examples
She read only a portion of the book.
A portion of the profits was donated to charity.
03
the allotment of some amount by dividing something
04
something less than the whole of a human artifact
Examples
Only a portion of the sculpture survived the fire.
The restoration focused on the damaged portion of the painting.
05
assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
Examples
Each partner received their portion of the capital.
The portion of the estate due to the widow was contested.
06
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
Examples
The bride 's portion included jewelry and household items.
Portions were often negotiated between families before marriage.
07
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
Examples
He accepted his portion with patience and courage.
Some people envy the fortunate portions of others.
to portion
01
give out
Examples
She portioned the cake among the children.
The charity portioned supplies to the families.
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proportional
proportion
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