Portfolio
/ˈpɔːrtfəˌlioʊ/
Definitions
- (n.) A collection of investments held by an individual or institution.
Her investment portfolio includes stocks, bonds, and real estate.
- (n.) A range of responsibilities or duties assigned to a government minister or department.
The minister's portfolio covers education and cultural affairs.
- (n.) A set of documents or samples of work representing a person's skills or qualifications.
The lawyer presented her portfolio of case studies to the firm.
Forms
- portfolios
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Commentary
In legal and financial contexts, clarify the portfolio type to avoid ambiguity between investments, duties, or work samples.
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