ration


Definition: Meaning of, ration in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈraʃ(ə)n /

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ration rations
  1. [uncountable and countable] a fixed amount of something that people are allowed to have when there is not enough, for example during a war
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  2. rations [plural] a fixed amount of food given to a soldier or member of a group
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  3. [singular] an amount of something that you think is reasonable or normal
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
ration rationed rationed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
rationing rations
[transitive]
  1. [usually passive] to control the supply of something because there is not enough
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  2. to allow someone only a small amount of something
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ration used in phrases

  • C-ration (noun)
    1. a canned field ration issued by the United States Army
  • K ration (noun)
    1. a small package of emergency rations; issued to United States troops in World War II
  • field ration (noun)
    1. rations issued for United States troops in the field
  • ration card (noun)
    1. a card certifying the bearer's right to purchase rationed goods
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ration used in phrasal verbs

  • ration out (phrasal verb)
    1. to divide something among people so that each one gets a small amount
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