ration

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈræʃən/
• (US) enPR: ră'-shĭn

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Noun

Singular ration

Plural rations

1. (countable) A ration is a portion of a limited resource that is given to a person.

Verb

Plain form ration

Third-person singular rations

Past tense rationed

Past participle rationed

Present participle rationing

1. When food is being rationed, there is a limit on each person to have only a small amount of food, especially during wartime.