Meaning & Definition of Portfolio in English

1. A large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps

• Usually leather

• "He remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio"

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

• "The artist had put together a portfolio of his work"

• "Every actor has a portfolio of photographs"

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

• "They were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio"

4. The role of the head of a government department

• "He holds the portfolio for foreign affairs"