portion of vs a portion of

Both 'portion of' and 'a portion of' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Portion of' is more formal and is often used in technical or academic writing, while 'a portion of' is more common in everyday language. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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portion of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or technical contexts.

This phrase is often used in formal or technical writing to refer to a part or share of something.

Examples:

A portion of the budget has been allocated for research purposes.
This study focuses on analyzing a portion of the data collected.

Alternatives:

part of
segment of
section of
division of
fraction of

a portion of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is more commonly used in everyday language to refer to a part or share of something.

Examples:

I only ate a portion of the cake.
A portion of the proceeds will go to charity.

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A former spouse must have been awarded a portion of a member's military retired pay in a State court order. The Uniformed Services Former Spouses' ...
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When eating in a restaurant, ask for meals to be served “family style.” You can order three meals to serve five people, and everyone can taste a portion of ...

Alternatives:

part of
some of
a share of
a piece of
a bit of

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