noun
portfolio
A collection of holdings or work managed or presented together.
The artist's portfolio includes drawings of buildings and a still life.
Etymology
Italian portafoglio means a case for carrying papers. The name extended from the container to the works, documents, or investments assembled within a person’s care.
In context
Make or update a portfolio in case you're asked to provide samples of your work.
More examples
- Her investment portfolio includes stocks and bonds.
- Applicants submit portfolios of their best design work.
- The company adds a new cleaning product to its portfolio.
Forms
portfolio · portfolios
Similar words
- collection
- A broader term that need not suggest selection or management.
- holdings
- Refers to owned assets, not samples of someone's work.