Dictionary Check: portfolio

"portfolio" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 16 points

Definition

noun

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

Example: "he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio"
noun

a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers

Example: "the artist had put together a portfolio of his work"
noun

a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution

Example: "they were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio"
noun

the role of the head of a government department

Example: "he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs"

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