PoliticsAugust 13, 2026

folio

FOH-lee-oh

Definition

A collection of documents, projects, or professional examples presented as a portfolio or organized record.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'folium' meaning 'leaf,' it originally referred to a sheet of paper folded once to make two leaves in a book. Over time, it evolved to represent a collection of such sheets or a portfolio of work.

In the news

In the context of tracking industry developments, the term refers to an organized summary or collection of research, data points, or project initiatives being monitored.

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