Meaning & Definition of word "Ration"

Ration

/ˈræʃən/

1. A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage.
- Example: During the war, families received a ration of bread and sugar each week.
2. An allowance of food or provisions, particularly when there is a scarcity.
- Example: The soldiers relied on their daily ration to sustain them during the long campaign.
3. A particular share or portion of something.
- Example: He felt that he had not received his fair ration of the inheritance.

1. To control the amount of something that someone is allowed to have.
- Example: The government decided to ration fuel during the energy crisis.
2. To distribute in fixed amounts.
- Example: Due to the drought, the farmers had to ration water among their crops.
3. To limit the consumption of a resource.
- Example: Many households had to ration their food supplies while waiting for the next delivery.

Middle English, from Old French 'ration' and from Latin 'ratio'.

ration card:

A card that authorizes the holder to receive a certain amount of rations.

rationing system:

A method of controlling the distribution of goods or food.

ration oneself:

To limit oneself to a fixed amount of something.

rationed:

Past tense of ration; restricted to a fixed amount.

rational:

Based on reason or logic; relating to the reasoned allocation of resources.

Meaning: To skimp on supplies.

Example Sentence: Don't ration your snacks too much; you should enjoy them!

Meaning: To minimize usage.

Example Sentence: I had to ration my internet usage during the month.