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ration

/'r/&//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

    noun.food

    Examples
    The rations should be nutritionally balanced.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)

    noun.possession

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A fixed daily allowance of provisions assigned to a soldier in the army, or a sailor in the navy, for his subsistence.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war

    verb.possession

    Examples
    Bread was rationed during the siege of the city.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. distribute in rations, as in the army

    verb.possession

    Examples
    Cigarettes are rationed.
    Synonyms ration out

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To supply with rations, as a regiment.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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