Portfolio

Pronunciation: /pɔrtˈfoʊlio/

Definitions of portfolio

noun a collection of investments owned by a person or organization

Example Sentences

A1 My portfolio includes drawings and paintings.

A2 She is working on building her photography portfolio.

B1 As a graphic designer, I showcase my best work in my portfolio.

B2 His portfolio of investments is diverse and well-managed.

C1 The artist's portfolio demonstrates a wide range of skills and styles.

C2 Her portfolio of real estate properties is worth millions of dollars.

Examples of portfolio in a Sentence

formal The investor carefully curated his portfolio to ensure diversification.

informal I'm thinking of adding some new stocks to my portfolio.

slang I heard his portfolio is lit with all those tech investments.

figurative Her portfolio of skills is quite impressive, making her a valuable asset to the team.

Grammatical Forms of portfolio

• plural: portfolios
• comparative: more portfolio
• superlative: most portfolio
• present tense: portfolio
• future tense: will portfolio
• perfect tense: have portfolio
• continuous tense: is portfolioing
• singular: portfolio
• positive degree: portfolio
• infinitive: to portfolio
• gerund: portfoliing
• participle: portfolioed

Origin and Evolution of portfolio

First Known Use: 1713 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'portfolio' originated from the Italian word 'portafoglio' which means a case for carrying loose papers.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a case for carrying loose papers, the meaning of 'portfolio' has evolved to also include a collection of investments or samples of work.