A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents. [from 1720s]<p>2. (by extension) The collection of such documents, especially the works of an artist or photographer.</p><p>3. (politics) The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department. [from 1930s]</p><p>Synonym: ministry</p><p>4. (finance) The group of investments and other assets held by an investor. [from 1950s]</p><p>5. (business) A collection of assets generally.</p><p>6. A range of products.</p>