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A part of a whole
“This dislodged pilaster seemed wedged against the top portion of the structure, which prevented it from falling.”
A part of something divided between people
“The prodigal son took his portion of the inheritance from the father and wasted his substance in riotous living.”
An amount of something, usually small
“In some cases, I add a portion of sugar or saccharine matter to the mixture.”
An amount of food suitable for or served to one person
“Please, Sir, I want another portion of food.”
(archaic) A person's destiny or lot
“If he be not made ashamed in this world, everlasting contempt will be his portion.”
One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food
A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing
A section or stage of a journey or process
Payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage
Benefit paid by the state to the unemployed
A significant or considerable amount
Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form
Divisor, portion
An area of land, typically a large one
A person, country, or organization that has joined a group, society, or team
That which has been invested
Evidential information used in reporting or documentation
A very small or inadequate amount of money
A right or estate inherited from one's father
A division or section that is one of four equal parts
One-tenth of one's income or produce paid to the church as a tax
A collection of items, typically of the same type or kind
A separate section or part of a structure or container
To divide (something) into parts for allocation or distribution
“How you portion these snacks will depend on each individual's level of hunger.”
To evaluate or estimate the extent, amount, or size of
To put or arrange into categories
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