Meaning of the word portioning in English

What does portioning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

portioning

US /ˈpɔːrʃənɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɔːʃənɪŋ/

Noun

the act of dividing something into shares or portions

Example:
The careful portioning of food helps manage calorie intake.
The chef was skilled at the precise portioning of each dish.

Verb

dividing something into shares or portions

Example:
She was busy portioning out the ingredients for the cake.
The charity is portioning out food to those in need.