Meaning of Portfolio | Babel Free
pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊDefinitions
- A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents.
- The collection of such documents, especially the works of an artist or photographer.
- The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department.
- The group of investments and other assets held by an investor.
- A collection of assets; (figurative) any collection of things considered as investments or assets, (rarely) also liabilities.
- A range of products.
Equivalents
Examples
“He opened an embroidered portfolio; and, from its perfumed depths, took out a letter, which he began to read⟳ aloud.”
“Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have⟳ made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet⟳ ambitious growth targets. That model⟳ is still prevalent today.”
“I would like⟳ to introduce⟳ you to our portfolio of services.”
“In the past, thoughts were too real to be kept like⟳ a cultural portfolio of stocks and bonds. But now we have⟳ mental assets.”
“Father: Darling, and no disrespect to you, Vicar, but what I'm thinking is this. How about a mixed portfolio, whereby we spread⟳ him through Judaism, Islam, Hindu, and so on, maintaining a firm base⟳ in the Church of England? Mother: It does sound⟳ safer. Father: Exactly.”
“Promising to protect⟳ the welfare state while adding further obligations to its portfolio has become⟳ customary for SPD and Greens.”
“product portfolio”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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