portioning

UK
/ˈpɔːʃənɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɔrʃənɪŋ/
portioningnoun
portionings
pl
Translations
The portioning of the cake was done carefully to ensure everyone got an equal piece.
Le portionnement du gâteau a été effectué avec soin pour que chacun ait une part égale.
Additional translations
répartitionSens plus général : division en parts ou en parts attribuées.
Definitions
The act or process of dividing something into parts or shares.
The portioning of the cake was done carefully to ensure everyone got an equal piece.
portioninggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɔːʃənɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɔrʃənɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe tools, machines or processes that divide something into portions
Translations
de portionnementEmploi adjectival, notamment pour un dispositif ou un système servant à répartir en portions.
The portioning device ensures every customer receives the same amount.
Le dispositif de portionnement garantit que chaque client reçoit la même quantité.
Definitions
Dividing or designed to divide something into portions; serving to portion.
The portioning device ensures every customer receives the same amount.
portionnoun
Definitions
A part of a whole; an amount, section, or piece of something.
She divided the cake into equal portions for each guest.
A serving of food suitable for one person.
The restaurant offers generous portions at a reasonable price.
A person's destiny or lot.
He accepted his portion in life with grace and dignity.
An amount of money or property allotted to someone, especially as a dowry or inheritance.
She received her portion upon her father's death.
portionverb

portioning

ing-form

portioned
Past Simple
portioned
Past Participle
portioning
ing-form
UK
/ˈpɔːʃən/
US
/ˈpɔrʃən/
Translations
The chef portioned the cake into equal slices for the guests.
Le chef a portionné le gâteau en parts égales pour les invités.
Additional translations
répartirQuand il s’agit de distribuer ou d’allouer une part d’un ensemble.
Definitions
To divide something into parts or shares.
The chef portioned the cake into equal slices for the guests.
To distribute or allocate a part of something.
The manager portioned the budget among the different departments.
Synonyms
set aside
mete out
share out
dole out
parcel out
portionadjective
Definitions
Relating to or intended for a portion, especially a serving size of food (used before another noun).
Portion control is crucial for maintaining a healthy diet.