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   portfolio

   /pɔːtˈfəʊlɪəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper such as drawings or maps: "under his arm he carried a large portfolio of drawings"
   • ▪ a set of pieces of creative work intended to demonstrate a person's ability to a potential employer: "she had a portfolio of crayon portraits"
   • ▪ a varied set of photographs of a model or actor intended to be shown to a potential employer: "entrants must not have done any professional modelling or have an existing portfolio"
   • 2. a range of investments held by a person or organization: "a portfolio of insured municipal securities"
   • ▪ a range of products or services offered by an organization: "an unrivalled portfolio of quality brands"
   • 3. denoting or engaged in an employment pattern which involves a succession of short-term contracts and part-time work, rather than the more traditional model of a single job for life: "portfolio careers allow women to balance work with family"
   • 4. the position and duties of a Minister or Secretary of State: "he took on the Foreign Affairs portfolio"

   Word Origin early 18th century: from Italian portafogli, from portare ‘carry’ + foglio ‘leaf’ (from Latin folium).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › portfolioPortfolio Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PORTFOLIO is a hinged cover or flexible case for carrying loose papers, pictures, or pamphlets. How to use portfolio in a sentence. Did you know?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › portfolioPORTFOLIO | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PORTFOLIO definition: 1. a large, thin case used for carrying drawings, documents, etc. 2. a collection of drawings…. Learn more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › portfolioPORTFOLIO definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A portfolio is a set of pictures by someone, or photographs of examples of their work, which they use when entering competitions or applying for work. After dinner that evening, Edith showed them a portfolio of her own political cartoons.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › portfolioPORTFOLIO | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   PORTFOLIO meaning: 1. a large, thin case used for carrying drawings, documents, etc. 2. a collection of drawings…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › portfolioPortfolio - definition of portfolio by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A portable case for holding material, such as loose papers, photographs, or drawings. 2. A collection of works or documents that are representative of a person's skills and accomplishments: a photographer's portfolio; an artist's portfolio of drawings. 3. The office or post of a cabinet member or minister of state. 4.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › portfolioPortfolio - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A portfolio is a large, flat briefcase used to hold papers and other loose materials, like maps or artwork. A portfolio is usually used to transport important documents, like examples of your graphic design work if you’re an artist.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionportfolio noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of portfolio noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.