portfolio
A portfolio is a collection of documents, photos, or drawings that shows a person's work and skills. It can also mean a set of financial investments owned by a person or organization.
Examples
3 of 5I put all my favorite drawings in my portfolio to show my teacher.
I put all my favorite drawings in my portfolio to show my teacher.
The candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.
The candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.
Check out my design portfolio on my website!
Check out my design portfolio on my website!
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Port' (carry) and 'Folio' (sheets of paper). It is a case you 'carry' with 'sheets' of your best work.
Quick Quiz
To get the job, the photographer showed the manager her ________ of beautiful landscape photos.
Correct!
The correct answer is: portfolio
Examples
I put all my favorite drawings in my portfolio to show my teacher.
everydayI put all my favorite drawings in my portfolio to show my teacher.
The candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.
formalThe candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.
Check out my design portfolio on my website!
informalCheck out my design portfolio on my website!
Students must submit a portfolio of their writing at the end of the semester.
academicStudents must submit a portfolio of their writing at the end of the semester.
Our company has a diverse portfolio of international clients.
businessOur company has a diverse portfolio of international clients.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
diversify your portfolio
to have different types of investments to reduce risk
online portfolio
a website showing your professional work
teaching portfolio
a collection of evidence of teaching skills
Often Confused With
A folder is just a container for paper, while a portfolio is a curated collection of achievements.
A resume lists your work history in text, while a portfolio shows actual examples of the work you did.
Usage Notes
Use 'portfolio' when you want to emphasize the quality and variety of work someone has produced. It is commonly used in creative industries and finance.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use 'folder' when referring to their professional work samples; 'portfolio' is the more professional and specific term.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Port' (carry) and 'Folio' (sheets of paper). It is a case you 'carry' with 'sheets' of your best work.
Word Origin
From the Italian word 'portafoglio', where 'portare' means 'to carry' and 'foglio' means 'leaf' or 'sheet'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In creative fields like graphic design and architecture, having a strong portfolio is often more important than having a degree for getting a job.
Quick Quiz
To get the job, the photographer showed the manager her ________ of beautiful landscape photos.
Correct!
The correct answer is: portfolio
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