1por·tion 
/ˈpoɚʃən/ noun
plural por·tions /ˈpoɚʃən/ noun [count] 1 : a part of a larger amount, area, etc.
▪ A portion of the donations will be given to the orphanage. ▪ Portions of land were used for farming. ▪ A considerable/significant portion of the city was flooded. 2 : a part of something that is shared with other people — usually singular ▪ A portion of the blame belongs to you. ▪ He took on a large portion of the work. 3 : the amount of food that is served to a person at one time
▪ The restaurant gives large/generous portions. ▪ I'll just have a small portion [=serving] of meat. ▪ She divided the pie into six equal portions.
▪ A portion of the donations will be given to the orphanage. ▪ Portions of land were used for farming. ▪ A considerable/significant portion of the city was flooded.
▪ The restaurant gives large/generous portions. ▪ I'll just have a small portion [=serving] of meat. ▪ She divided the pie into six equal portions.
