Definitions for: Portfolio

[n] the role of the head of a government department; "he holds the portfolio for foreign affairs"
[n] a case for carrying papers or drawings or maps; usually leather
[n] a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution

Webster (1913) Definition: Port*fol"io, n. [F. portefeuille; porter to carry +
feuille a leaf. See Port to carry, and Folio.]
1. A portable case for holding loose papers, prints,
drawings, etc.

2. Hence: The office and functions of a minister of state or
member of the cabinet; as, to receive the portfolio of
war; to resign the portfolio.

See Also: case, function, list, listing, office, part, role

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