The difference between Piecemeal and Portion
When used as nouns, piecemeal means a fragment, whereas portion means an allocated amount.
When used as verbs, piecemeal means to divide or distribute piecemeal, whereas portion means to divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.
Piecemeal is also adverb with the meaning: piece by piece.
Piecemeal is also adjective with the meaning: made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
check bellow for the other definitions of Piecemeal and Portion
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Piecemeal as an adjective:
Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time.
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Piecemeal as an adverb:
Piece by piece; in small amounts, stages, or degrees.
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Piecemeal as an adverb:
Into pieces or parts.
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Piecemeal as a verb (transitive):
To divide or distribute piecemeal; dismember.
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Piecemeal as a noun:
A fragment; a scrap.
Examples:
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Portion as a noun:
An allocated amount.
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Portion as a noun:
That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.
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Portion as a noun:
One's fate; lot.
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Portion as a noun:
The part of an estate given or falling to a child or heir; an inheritance.
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Portion as a noun:
A wife's fortune; a dowry.
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Portion as a verb (transitive):
To divide into amounts, as for allocation to specific purposes.
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Portion as a verb (transitive):
To endow with a portion or inheritance.