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He ate a small portion of the meal.
What does Portion mean?
one part of something.
Dictionary definition
A part of a whole amount.
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A portion of the class chose the same book.
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The chart showed what portion of the budget went to supplies.
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Portion means one part of something.
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MeaningPortion means one part of something.
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portion
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portions
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