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Ration
01
a fixed amount of something that is officially allowed to each person during a particular time, especially during a war or other period of shortage
Examples
Each soldier received a daily ration of food and water.
During the war, families had to live on strict rations.
02
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
to ration
01
to limit the use of a scarce resource or commodity to ensure it lasts longer
Transitive: to ration sth
Examples
Due to the severe shortage, the government had to ration food to prevent a crisis.
In times of drought, the local authorities often ration water usage to ensure everyone has access.
02
distribute in rations, as in the army
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