Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

NOUN 4

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

   • “he remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio”

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

   • “the artist had put together a portfolio of his work”
   • “every actor has a portfolio of photographs”

3. 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”

4. the role of the head of a government department

   • “he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs”