1. parts or shares of something divided among people
2. amounts of food served to one person
3. parts or sections of something larger

1. divides something into parts or shares

Examples

• The inheritance was divided into equal portions among the siblings.
• The restaurant serves generous portions of pasta.
• Large portions of the forest were destroyed by the fire.
• She portions out the candy equally among the children.
• The recipe calls for two portions of rice to one portion of water.
• Significant portions of the book deal with historical events.
• The chef carefully portions the ingredients before cooking.