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portfolio
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1
noun
A
collection
of
financial
investments
like
stocks
,
bonds
,
and
other
assets
held
by
an
individual
or
institution
.
She
reviewed
her
portfolio
to
decide
which
stocks
to
sell
.
The
investor's
portfolio
was
diversified
across
several
industries
.
He
managed
a
large
portfolio
for
his
clients
.
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2
noun
A
collection
of
works
or
documents
that
represent
a
person's
skills
and
accomplishments
,
often
used
to
showcase
their
abilities
in
a
professional
setting
.
The
artist
presented
her
portfolio
to
the
gallery
owner
.
He
updated
his
portfolio
with
his
latest
design
projects
.
Her
portfolio
included
samples
of
her
writing
and
photography
.
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Word Origin
Language
Italian
Original word
portafoglio
Word parts
porta (carry) + foglio (sheet)
Originally meant
a case for carrying loose papers
Background
The word 'portfolio' originally referred to a case for carrying loose papers, coming from the Italian 'portafoglio'. Over time, it evolved to mean a collection of financial assets or a collection of work samples.