preportioning

English

Verb

preportioning

1. present participle and gerund of preportion

Noun

preportioning (uncountable)

1. The practice of dividing into portions before use.
   • 1959, Hospital Management - Volume 87, page 7:

     In food service, emphasis is on preportioning and "one-way" service; in medicine service, on convenience, time-saving, and elimination of breakage problems.

   • 1989, Superplasticizers and Other Chemical Admixtures in Concrete:

     Because of the nature of the mix preportioning, and use of a superplasticizer, these concretes were able to develop high early-age strength as shown below.

   • 2010, Restaurant Startup & Growth, page 103:

     As for the kitchen, preparation and preportioning can help to keep service times attainable.