1.Definition: a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

"He remembered her because she was carrying a large portfolio"

Category: Objects

2.Definition: a list of the financial assets held by an individual or a bank or other financial institution

"They were disappointed by the poor returns on their stock portfolio"

Category: General

3.Definition: a set of pieces of creative work collected to be shown to potential customers or employers

"The artist had put together a portfolio of his work", "Every actor has a portfolio of photographs"

Category: General

4.Definition: the role of the head of a government department

"He holds the portfolio for foreign affairs"

Category: General