Ration — synonyms, definition

1. ration (Noun)

allotment allowance annuity apportionment bounty dole food helping meal measure plateful portion quota serving share

ration (Noun) — The food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel). ex. "the rations should be nutritionally balanced"

ration (Noun) — A fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity).

fare part percentage portion share field ration

2. ration (Verb)

allot apportion assign deal deliver dispense disseminate distribute dole hand out mete parcel out ration out

ration (Verb) — Restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war. ex. "Bread was rationed during the siege of the city"

ration (Verb) — Distribute in rations, as in the army. ex. "Cigarettes are rationed"

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