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/ˈpoəɹʃən/ · por·tion
noun
- An allocated amount. She received a portion of the inheritance.
- That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything. The chef served a portion of the cake to each guest.
- One's fate; lot. Her portion in life was to be a successful businesswoman.
verb
- To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes. The manager portioned out the tasks among the team.
- To endow with a portion or inheritance. The king portioned out the land to his loyal subjects.
Did you know? The phrase 'portion control' is often used in the context of eating and dieting, emphasizing the importance of eating a controlled amount of food to maintain a healthy weight.