portion

/ˈpoɹʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: portions · portioning · portioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An allocated amount.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Số lượng được phân bổ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phần được chia hoặc tách ra từ toàn bộ

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chia thành số lượng để phân bổ cho mục đích cụ thể

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To endow with a portion or inheritance.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ban cho một phần hoặc di sản

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Verb

Examples

Him portioned maids, apprenticed orphans, blest.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “portion” mean?

An allocated amount.

Is “portion” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.