Pronunciation: /ˈpɔːrʃən/
noun a part of a whole
A1 I only ate a small portion of my dinner.
A2 She divided the cake into equal portions for everyone.
B1 The recipe calls for a portion of milk to be added to the batter.
B2 The restaurant served a generous portion of pasta for dinner.
C1 The chef carefully measured each portion of ingredients for the recipe.
C2 The nutritionist recommended smaller portion sizes for better health.
verb to divide into parts or shares
A1 I portioned out the cake into equal slices.
A2 She portions her time between work and family responsibilities.
B1 The chef portioned the ingredients carefully before starting to cook.
B2 It is important to portion out your savings for different expenses.
C1 The company portioned the budget for marketing and research initiatives.
C2 The teacher portioned the assignments evenly among the students.
adjective relating to a part or share of a whole
A1 I only ate a small portion of my dinner.
A2 She divided the cake into equal portions for everyone.
B1 The recipe calls for a portion of butter to be added to the sauce.
B2 The chef carefully plated each portion of the dish before serving.
C1 The artist meticulously arranged each portion of the sculpture to create a stunning masterpiece.
C2 The professor assigned a portion of the reading material for the students to analyze and discuss in class.
formal Please make sure to only eat a small portion of the dessert.
informal Just grab a portion of the chips and pass the bag.
slang I only had a tiny portion of the pizza, I'm still hungry.
figurative She only revealed a small portion of her true feelings during the conversation.
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