# portioning

Pronunciation: US say "POR-shuhn-ing" /ˈpɔɹʃənɪŋ/; UK say "PAW-shuhn-ing" /ˈpɔːʃənɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of portion. — present participle and gerund of portion
   - Simple: Present participle of portion. Use this form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The chef is portioning each plate to keep the servings consistent._
   - _Careful portioning of the supplies helped the crew last the whole winter._

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