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portion

/ˈpoəɹʃən/
noun

  1. An allocated amount.

  2. That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

  3. One's fate; lot.

Synonymspart, piece
verb

  1. To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.

  2. To endow with a portion or inheritance.

Synonymsapportion, divide, divide up, divvy, divvy up

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