A1 noun Neutral #2,743 most common

portfolio

/pɔːrtˈfoʊlioʊ/

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

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I 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.

2

The candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.

The candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.

3

Check out my design portfolio on my website!

Check out my design portfolio on my website!

Word Family

Noun
portfolio
Related
portfolios
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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

1

I put all my favorite drawings in my portfolio to show my teacher.

everyday

I put all my favorite drawings in my portfolio to show my teacher.

2

The candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.

formal

The candidate presented a comprehensive portfolio of previous projects during the interview.

3

Check out my design portfolio on my website!

informal

Check out my design portfolio on my website!

4

Students must submit a portfolio of their writing at the end of the semester.

academic

Students must submit a portfolio of their writing at the end of the semester.

5

Our company has a diverse portfolio of international clients.

business

Our company has a diverse portfolio of international clients.

Word Family

Noun
portfolio
Related
portfolios

Common Collocations

investment portfolio a collection of financial investments
professional portfolio a collection of work for a career
digital portfolio an online collection of work
build a portfolio to create a collection of work over time
artist's portfolio a case or file of an artist's best work

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

portfolio vs folder

A folder is just a container for paper, while a portfolio is a curated collection of achievements.

portfolio vs resume

A resume lists your work history in text, while a portfolio shows actual examples of the work you did.

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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.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 'folder' when referring to their professional work samples; 'portfolio' is the more professional and specific term.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Port' (carry) and 'Folio' (sheets of paper). It is a case you 'carry' with 'sheets' of your best work.

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Word Origin

From the Italian word 'portafoglio', where 'portare' means 'to carry' and 'foglio' means 'leaf' or 'sheet'.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural form is 'portfolios' Often used with the verbs 'build', 'create', or 'present'
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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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A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

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A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

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A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

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A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

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A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

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Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

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A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

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The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

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A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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