Portioned: meaning, definitions and examples

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portioned

 

[ หˆpษ”หrสƒษ™nd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food serving

Portioned refers to the practice of dividing food into individual servings. This technique is commonly used in culinary settings to control serving sizes and ensure consistent quality. By portioning food, chefs can better manage costs and reduce waste. Furthermore, portioning allows for easier meal preparation and enhances presentation on the plate.

Synonyms

allocated, divided, serviced

Examples of usage

  • The chef portioned the pasta for each guest.
  • We ordered a portioned meal for the event.
  • The restaurant offers portioned sides to accompany the main dishes.

Translations

Translations of the word "portioned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น porcionado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเค—เคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช portioniert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diporsikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ั†ั–ะนะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podzielony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ใ‘ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท portionnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ porcionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paylaลŸtฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ„ํ• ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฒุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porcovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ porciovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†้…็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ porcioniran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะปั–ะบั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paylanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ porcionado

Word origin

The word 'portioned' derives from the Middle English term 'porcione,' which has roots in the Latin word 'portio,' meaning 'a share' or 'a part.' The concept of portioning food dates back to ancient times when meals were served in specific quantities to maintain balance and share among community members. Over time, the term evolved to signify specifically prepared amounts of food tailored for individuals or specific servings in restaurants and catering services. The usage reflects a growing awareness of portion control in dietary habits, especially with concerns about health and nutrition in modern diets.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,364 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.