portfolio

• Substantiv, das eine Sammlung von Dokumenten, künstlerischen Arbeiten oder Finanzanlagen bezeichnet, sowie das Amt eines Leiters einer Regierungsabteilung.

A noun referring to a collection of items such as documents, creative works, or financial assets, or a role as head of a government department.

1. Carrying caseB1formal

   A large, flat, thin case used for carrying loose papers, drawings, or maps, often made of leather.

   Aktentasche

   • The architect carried his blueprints in a leather portfolio.
   • She opened her portfolio to show the client her sketches.
   • He kept all his important documents in a black portfolio.

   Synonymebriefcasecarrierfolder

2. Creative work collectionB1formal

   A set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers.

   Portfolio

   • The graphic designer presented her portfolio to the hiring manager.
   • His portfolio includes photography, illustrations, and web designs.
   • Students are required to submit a portfolio for their final assessment.

   Synonymebody of workcollectioncompilationselectionshowcase

3. B2formalbusiness

   A list of the financial assets held by an individual, bank, or other financial institution.

   Portfolio

   • The investor diversified his portfolio to reduce risk.
   • Her stock portfolio has grown significantly this year.
   • The bank manages a portfolio of loans and investments.

4. Government roleC1formalpolitical

   The role or responsibility of the head of a government department.

   Ministeramt

   • She was appointed to the portfolio of Minister of Education.
   • He holds the defense portfolio in the new cabinet.
   • The prime minister reshuffled the portfolios among his ministers.

   Synonymeappointmentbriefofficepositionpost