portioning
ˈpɔrʃənɪŋ
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Definition of portioning - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

divisionRarerelated to dividing into portionsRare
  • The portioning machine ensures equal sizes for each piece.
  • The portioning trays help in serving equal meals.
  • Portioning tools are essential in catering services.
allocating distributing dividing
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Origin of portioning

Latin, portio (share) + -ing (action)

Terms with portioning included in their meaning

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portioning
measure a certain amount by weight
cutting dough
tool for cutting or portioning dough

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  1. French:de division, ...
  2. German:portionierend, ...
  3. Italian:porzionante, ...
  4. Spanish:de porcionado, ...
  5. Portuguese:de porcionamento, ...
  6. Chinese:分割的, ...
  7. Japanese:分割する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْزِئِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְחוּלָק, ...
  10. Russian:порционирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порційний, ...
  12. Hindi:विभाजनकारी, ...
portion
ˈpɔːʃən
portion: amount of food served to one person
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Definition of portion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
foodamount of food served to one person
  • He ate a large portion of pasta.
helping serving share
2.
allocationallocated amount of something
  • Each student received a portion of the supplies.
allocation quota share
3.
divisionpart separated from a whole
  • She took a portion of the cake.
piece section segment

Verb

tr.
1.
allocationdivide into parts for specific purposes
  • The manager portioned the budget for each department.
allocate distribute
2.
inheritancegive a share or inheritance to someone
  • The father portioned his estate among his children.
allocate assign distribute
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  • portion: amount of food served to one person
    amount of food served to one person

Expressions with portion

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distribute in portions or shares
She will portion out the cake to everyone.
divide something into parts
She portioned off the cake for the guests.
practice of managing food serving sizes
Portion control is essential for effective weight loss.
amount of food or drink served or eaten in one helping
The restaurant reduced its portion size to cut food waste.
section of an exam or test
The math test portion was particularly challenging.

Origin of portion

Latin, portio (share, part)

Examples of portion in a sentence

  • Each portion of cake was topped with a cherry.
  • She saved a portion of her salary each month.
  • A portion of the cake was missing from the table.
  • He received a portion of the inheritance.
  • A portion of the proceeds will go to charity.
  • She portioned the cake for the guests.

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  1. French:portion, répartir, ...
  2. German:Portion, portionieren, ...
  3. Italian:porzione, suddividere, ...
  4. Spanish:porción, asignar, ...
  5. Portuguese:porção, distribuir, ...
  6. Chinese:份, 分配, ...
  7. Japanese:一人前, 配分する, ...
  8. Arabic:حِصَّة, قَسَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָנָה, לְחַלֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:порция, распределять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:порція, розподілити, ...
  12. Hindi:परोस, विभाजित करना, ...
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