Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ration
noun/verb
/ˈræʃən/
Definition
A fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors.
Examples
- The army provided a daily ration of food to each soldier.
- During the crisis, we had to ration our water supply.
- Each family received a ration of sugar for the month.
Meaning
To distribute or allocate a specific amount of something, often during shortages.
Synonyms
- allowance
- portion
- share
- quota
