What is a briefcase?

Since time immemorial, humanity has had a need to carry things. The first semblance of a bag for documents appeared in Rome before our era.

What kind of item is a briefcase?

This is a rectangular bag with a clasp or zipper with a handle for carrying documents, books and notebooks.. It is usually made of leather or synthetics, comes with a long belt or straps, with metal legs; a modern briefcase can fit a laptop. In colloquial language, the word can be used to refer to a student’s wound.

Word meanings

The term is derived from the French words porter (to wear) and feuille (leaf). Currently, the concept is quite broad and can be used both to designate a thing and a set of powers or a set of assets of an economic entity.

Fashion accessory

A briefcase is an important element of business style. Properly selected in terms of color and quality of material, it will both emphasize the laconicism of the image and help keep the papers in impeccable condition.The size of the bag should be such that it can accommodate A4 sheets, as documents cannot be folded or folded.

An important quality is functionality. A good model has several internal compartments with numerous pockets. Design options vary. For women, the bag has a slightly smaller size and a compartment for cosmetics.

The image of a business person is best emphasized by a briefcase made of genuine leather, although now there are more affordable models made of artificial leather or synthetic materials. The most appropriate color for men is black or gray. When properly combined with clothes and shoes, women can experiment with burgundy, brown or pastel shades.

Schoolbag

A school bag is a bag with a handle and hard sides.. Currently, such a model is not relevant for an educational institution, since the weight is not distributed evenly. The child carries it in one hand, which negatively affects posture and over time can lead to scoliosis.

If the briefcase has straps, it is a satchel; it is specially created for the harmonious development of the child. We can call it an ideal model for a schoolchild: it prevents the development of scoliosis and, due to its hard body, reliably protects school supplies.

Investment attribute

Represents a set of investments in securities and other assets with the aim of generating profit and minimizing losses. Financial instruments are owned and managed by a single investor. The following types of investment portfolios can be distinguished:

• aggressive investor - aims to obtain high income at significant risk;
• conservative investor - implies receiving income from reliable securities with minimal risk, but uncertain terms;
• moderate investor - average income from securities of reliable issuers with long-term capital investment and moderate risk;
• ineffective investor - characterized by a low level of both risk and income with chaotically selected securities.

Leadership position

The distribution of portfolios involves appointment to posts and the transfer of the corresponding package of documents. In a constitutional state, the concept of “ministerial portfolio” is often used.. A minister without portfolio is a cabinet member who does not lead the ministry, but has the right to vote on an equal basis with others.

More meanings

The word portfolio can be used to mean:

• orders to the company;
• large wallet;
• a set of parameters showing the direction and volume of the enterprise’s activities;
• manuscripts submitted to the publishing house.