portions

6 definitions • 10 examples

a part or share of something larger:

A large/major portion of the company's profit goes straight back into new projects.

I accept my portion of the blame.

the amount of a particular food that is served to one person, especially in a restaurant or a shop that sells food ready to be eaten:

The portions are very generous in this restaurant.

a part or share of something larger:

She read large portions of the manuscript and offered many useful suggestions.

A portion of my paycheck was withheld for taxes.

A portion is also the amount of food served to or suitable for a person:

They serve children’s portions at half-price.

a part or share of something larger:

A large portion of the company's profits is ploughed back into new projects.

These products account for a relatively small portion of sales.

the amount of a particular food that is enough for one person, especially in a restaurant, etc.:

Bar food, lunchtime and evening, comes in generous portions.

They kept their costs down by minimizing waste and having strict portion control.