Ration Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Ration

Meaning 1 : distribute in rations, as in the army

    Example : Cigarettes are rationed

    Synonyms : ration out
Meaning 2 : a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)

Meaning 3 : restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war

    Example : Bread was rationed during the siege of the city

Meaning 4 : the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

    Example : the rations should be nutritionally balanced