Portfolio - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |pɔːrtˈfəʊlɪəʊ|  American pronunciation of the word portfolio
Brit.  |pɔːtˈfəʊlɪəʊ|  British pronunciation of the word portfolio

noun

- a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio
- a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers
the artist had put together a portfolio of his work
every actor has a portfolio of photographs
- a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution
they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio
- the role of the head of a government department
he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs

Extra examples

You'll need to prepare a portfolio of your work.

Under her arm, she carried a large portfolio.

The firm owns about 96% of the portfolio, with the balance belonging to our family.

Word forms

noun
singular: portfolio
plural: portfolios
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