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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024port•fo•li•o /pɔrtˈfoʊliˌoʊ/USA pronunciation n., pl. -li•os. - a flat, thin, portable case for carrying loose papers, etc.:[countable]That portfolio must belong to the businessman who just got out of this taxicab.
- the contents of such a case, esp. a collection of photographs, etc., that represents a person's work:[countable]The students submitted a portfolio of their drawings.
- Business the securities, etc., held by a private investor, financial institution, etc.:[countable]a portfolio of bonds.
- Government the office, duties, or post of a minister of state or member of a cabinet:[uncountable]a minister without portfolio.
See -foli-, -port-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024port•fo•li•o (pôrt fō′lē ō′, pōrt-),USA pronunciation n., pl. -li•os. - a flat, portable case for carrying loose papers, drawings, etc.
- such a case for carrying documents of a government department.
- Banking, Businessthe total holdings of the securities, commercial paper, etc., of a financial institution or private investor.
- Governmentthe office or post of a minister of state or member of a cabinet. Cf. minister without portfolio.
- Latin folium; see foil2)
- Latin portāre) + foglio leaf, sheet (
- Italian portafoglio, equivalent. to porta-, stem of portare to carry (
- 1715–25
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: portfolio /pɔːtˈfəʊlɪəʊ/ n ( pl -os)- a flat case, esp of leather, used for carrying maps, drawings, etc
- the contents of such a case, such as drawings, paintings, or photographs, that demonstrate recent work
- such a case used for carrying ministerial or state papers
- the responsibilities or role of the head of a government department: the portfolio for foreign affairs
- Minister without portfolio ⇒ a cabinet minister who is not responsible for any government department
- the complete investments held by an individual investor or by a financial organization
Etymology: 18th Century: from Italian portafoglio, from portāre to carry + foglio leaf, paper, from Latin folium leaf |