ration

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Pronunciation[change]

Noun[change]

Singular
ration

Plural
rations

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

Verb[change]

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.