Portioned: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
portioned
[ หpษหrสษnd ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น porcionado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช portioniert
๐ฎ๐ฉ diporsikan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัััะนะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ podzielony
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท portionnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ porcionado
๐น๐ท paylaลtฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถํ ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุฒุฃ
๐จ๐ฟ porcovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ porciovanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ ็
๐ธ๐ฎ porcioniran
๐ฎ๐ธ skipt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉะปัะบัะตะปะณะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแงแแคแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ paylanmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ porcionado
Etymology
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.
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