portion

/ˈpɔrʃən/

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Also a verb

Meaning

  1. A part of a whole, especially an amount divided among people or allocated to a specific purpose.

    • A significant portion of the budget was allocated to local road repairs.

    • Only a tiny portion of applicants will be accepted into the program.

  2. The amount of food served to one person at a single meal.

    • The restaurant is well known for serving generous portions of pasta.

    • Are these portions enough to feed four hungry adults?

Collocations

  • large portion
  • significant portion
  • portion of the budget
  • generous portion
  • portion control
  • portion size

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