Uk English Meaning of ration

ration

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Definitions and Meaning of ration in English

Wordnet

ration (n)

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

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

Wordnet

ration (v)

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

distribute in rations, as in the army

Webster

ration (n.)

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

Hence, a certain portion or fixed amount dealt out; an allowance; an allotment.

Webster

ration (v. t.)

To supply with rations, as a regiment.

FAQs About the word ration

ration

the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel), a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity), restrict the consumption

allocate,allot,assign,distribute,allow,apportion,dispense,divide,give,a lot

deny,deprive (of),keep,retain,withhold,appropriate,begrudge,stint,arrogant,confiscate

ratiocinatory => ratiocinative, ratiocinator => ratiocinator, ratiocinative => ratiocinative, ratiocination => reasoning, ratiocinate => reason,