PORTION refers to a part or share of a whole, whether it's a serving of food, a segment of time, or a division of resources. As a verb, it means to divide something into shares or servings.
Yes. PORTION is in the Scrabble-style word list used by our tools and scores 9 points in Scrabble, 11 in Words With Friends and 10 in Wordfeud (base tile values, no board multipliers). Always check the dictionary your game uses (NWL, Collins or the WWF list) before playing.
| Letter | P | O | R | T | I | O | N | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Words With Friends | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Wordfeud | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
PORTION is both a noun and a verb that fundamentally deals with division and distribution. As a noun, it represents a part of a larger whole—a share, segment, or allotment. As a verb, it means to divide something into parts or shares, typically for distribution among multiple recipients.
In culinary contexts, portion control has become a crucial concept in both restaurant management and personal health. A portion represents the amount of food served to one person, distinct from a serving size, which is a standardized measurement. Understanding proper portions helps combat overeating and food waste while ensuring nutritional balance.
The word extends beyond food to encompass any divisible resource. We speak of portions of inheritance, portions of time, and portions of responsibility. In legal contexts, portions determine how estates are divided among heirs. In project management, work is portioned out among team members according to their skills and availability.
PORTION comes from the Latin "portio," meaning "a share, part, or division," derived from the root "port-" related to carrying or bearing. This connects to the Latin "portare" (to carry), suggesting the idea of something that can be carried away as one's share.
Anagrams: no other word uses exactly the letters of PORTION.
Hooks: no front hooks; back PORTIONS.
Words inside PORTION: 80 shorter words can be made from these letters – highest scoring: OPTIONPOTIONPRONTOPROTONTROPINORPINPINOTPINTOPITONPOINTPOORIPORNO. See all words from PORTION.