Portioning

Pronunciation: /ˈpɔɹʃənɪŋ/

Portioning (noun)

  1. The act of dividing something into smaller amounts so each person or group gets a fair share.
  2. The process of deciding how much of something will be given or used in different places or times.
  3. The method of assigning limited supplies in set amounts, often to control use during shortages.

Examples

  • Portioning helps people share in parts without wasting food.
  • Portioning makes sharing in parts fair for everyone at the table.