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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Parcel

'Parcel' means a type of package so what does the phrase 'parcel of land' mean?!
  

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In addition to a package, it also can mean a quantity or unit of something when used as a noun. " (meaning to portion out).

— Sam1947

  • In addition to a package, it also can mean a quantity or unit of something when used as a noun.
  • " (meaning to portion out).
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In addition to a package, it also can mean a quantity or unit of something when used as a noun.

Parcel can also be a verb, used as in, "My boss called us in to parcel out the remaining assignments on the project." (meaning to portion out).
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In your example: 'My boss called us in to parcel out the remaining assignments on the project. (meaning to portion out).' By 'portion' you mean 'divide' correct?
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Yes, although maybe not into equal parts. He might give you more assignments than he gives me! Emotion: smile
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