Rationing — synonyms, definition

1. rationing (Noun)

rationing (Noun) — The act of rationing. ex. "during the war the government imposed rationing of food and petrol"

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2. rationing (Verb)

rationing out

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

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

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