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Added 9 October 2026

ration

/ˈɹæʃən/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ration at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel).
the rations should be nutritionally balanced
A fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity).

verb

Restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war.
Bread was rationed during the siege of the city
Distribute in rations, as in the army.
Cigarettes are rationed

Origin

From French ration. Doublet of reason and ratio.

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