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Subjects referred to in speech or writing
Plural for a part of a whole
“This dislodged pilaster seemed wedged against the top portion of the structure, which prevented it from falling.”
Plural for 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.”
Plural for an amount of something, usually small
“In some cases, I add a portion of sugar or saccharine matter to the mixture.”
Plural for an amount of food suitable for or served to one person
“Please, Sir, I want another portion of food.”
(archaic) Plural for a person's destiny or lot
“If he be not made ashamed in this world, everlasting contempt will be his portion.”
Plural for a chunk of a solid object
Plural for one of the substances present in a mixture, especially food
Plural for a short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing
Plural for a section or stage of a journey or process
Plural for payment, such as property or money, paid by the bride's family to the groom or his family at the time of marriage
Plural for benefit paid by the state to the unemployed
Plural for an area of land, typically a large one
Plural for a significant or considerable amount
Plural for any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form
Plural for divisor, portion
Plural for a person, country, or organization that has joined a group, society, or team
Plural for that which has been invested
Plural for evidential information used in reporting or documentation
Plural for a very small or inadequate amount of money
Plural for a right or estate inherited from one's father
Plural for a division or stanza of a poem or song
Plural for one-tenth of one's income or produce paid to the church as a tax
Plural for a collection of items, typically of the same type or kind
Plural for a separate section or part of a structure or container
To furnish with, or cause to be present
“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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