1. to divide or distribute something into portions in advance
Usage: present participle or gerund form of 'preportion'

1. the act or process of dividing something into portions beforehand
Usage: gerund noun; commonly used in food service, manufacturing, and resource management contexts

Examples

• The caterer handled preportioning of the meal components the day before the event.
• Preportioning the ingredients saves time during the actual cooking process.
• The factory uses machines for preportioning raw materials into standard units.
• By preportioning the snacks into individual bags, we reduced waste significantly.
• The chef recommended preportioning the dough before the morning rush.