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portfolios

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //pɔɹtˈfoʊɫiˌoʊz// UK //pɔːtfˈəʊlɪˌəʊz// port·fo·lios

n. a collection of work that shows your skills and what you have done. It can also mean a group of different investments, like stocks, that a person or company owns.

n. a curated collection of materials that document an individual's skills and achievements; also refers to a range of investments held by an individual or organization. Plural form of 'portfolio'.


SIMPLE

The students prepared their art portfolios for the final exam.

CONTEXTUAL

Financial advisors often suggest diversifying portfolios to reduce the risk of losing money if one market fails.

COMPLEX

Graphic designers must maintain digital portfolios that showcase their versatility across different media, from print layout to motion graphics, to remain competitive in the freelance market.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in professional contexts (art, finance, politics) to describe a grouped set of responsibilities or assets.

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