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/pɔːrt.fəʊ.liː/ · por.t.fol.io
noun
- A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps, and other flat documents. She carried her portfolio to the art exhibition to showcase her latest paintings.
- The collection of such documents, especially the works of an artist or photographer. The photographer's portfolio included stunning images from her recent trip to Europe.
- The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department. As the new portfolio minister, she was responsible for overseeing several key government initiatives.
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Did you know? The term 'portfolio' has become synonymous with a collection of an artist's or photographer's work, but its original purpose was as a practical tool for carrying papers and documents.