1. Noun
A portable case for holding loose papers, prints, drawings, etc.
2. Noun
Hence: The office and functions of a minister of state or member of the cabinet; as, to receive the portfolio of war; to resign the portfolio.
3. Noun
a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution; "they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio"
Vocabulary classified under Biology
4. Noun
the role of the head of a government department; "he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs"
Vocabulary classified under Sociology
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