Definition of portion

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Portion (n.) A part assigned; allotment; share; fate.

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Triangulation :: Triangulation (n.) The series or network of triangles into which the face of a country, or any portion of it, is divided in a trigonometrical survey; the operation of measuring the elements necessary to determine the triangles into which the country to be surveyed is supposed to be divided, and thus to fix the positions and distances of the several points connected by them..
Portioner :: Portioner (n.) One who portions.
Pepsin :: Pepsin (n.) An unorganized proteolytic ferment or enzyme contained in the secretory glands of the stomach. In the gastric juice it is united with dilute hydrochloric acid (0.2 per cent, approximately) and the two together constitute the active portion of the digestive fluid. It is the active agent in the gastric juice of all animals..
Branch :: Branch (n.) One of the portions of a curve that extends outwards to an indefinitely great distance; as, the branches of an hyperbola..
Modulate :: Modulate (v. t.) To form, as sound, to a certain key, or to a certain portion..
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Extent :: Extent (n.) Degree; measure; proportion.
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Portion :: Portion (n.) A part considered by itself, though not actually cut off or separated from the whole..
Quid :: Quid (n.) A portion suitable to be chewed; a cud; as, a quid of tobacco..
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