preportioning

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of preportion

noun

1. (uncountable)The practice of dividing into portions before use.

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

   “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.”

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