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English noun: ration

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


SamplesThe rations should be nutritionally balanced.


Broader (hypernym)fare


Narrower (hyponym)field ration

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


Broader (hypernym)part, percentage, portion, share


English verb: ration

1. ration (possession) restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war


SamplesBread was rationed during the siege of the city.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)circumscribe, confine, limit

2. ration (possession) distribute in rations, as in the army


SamplesCigarettes are rationed.


Synonymsration out


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s something to somebody


Broader (hypernym)allocate, apportion









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