preportion

[ pree-pawr-shuhn, pohr- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to divide into portions before packaging, selling, etc.:

   to preportion meals for schools and hospitals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of preportion¹

pre- + portion

Example Sentences

I have noticed a great preportion Buck Elks on this lower part of the river, and but very few above.

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