portfolio
|port/fo/li/o|
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/pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/
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/pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/
collection of items
Etymology
'portfolio' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'portafoglio,' where 'porta-' meant 'carry' and 'foglio' meant 'sheet or leaf.'
'portafoglio' transformed into the English word 'portfolio' and eventually became the modern English word 'portfolio.'
Initially, it meant 'a case for carrying loose papers,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including a collection of investments.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of financial investments like stocks, bonds, commodities, etc.
She has a diverse portfolio of stocks and bonds.
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Noun 2
a large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper such as drawings or maps.
The artist carried her sketches in a leather portfolio.
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Noun 3
a set of pieces of creative work collected by someone to display their skills, especially to a potential employer.
The designer's portfolio impressed the hiring manager.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45