1. collections of investments owned by a person or organization
Usage: finance
2. collections of work samples used to demonstrate skills or accomplishments
3. flat cases for carrying loose papers or drawings

Examples

• The financial advisor recommended diversifying their investment portfolios.
• Students must submit art portfolios as part of their college applications.
• She carried her drawings in leather portfolios to the meeting.
• The new cabinet members received their portfolios from the prime minister.
• His stock portfolios performed well during the market rally.
• The graphic designer updated her online portfolio with recent projects.
• Artists often organize their best work into professional portfolios.