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(verb) distribute in rations, as in the army; "Cigarettes are rationed" |
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Synonyms: ration out |
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Related Words: allocate, apportion |
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(verb) restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war; "Bread was rationed during the siege of the city" |
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Related Words: limit, restrict |
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(noun) the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel); "the rations should be nutritionally balanced" |
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Related Words: fare, field ration |
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(noun) a fixed portion alloted (especially in times of scarcity) |
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Related Words: part, percentage, portion, share |
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