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tion
Plural
rations
1
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
- Each soldier received a daily ration of food and water.
- During the war, families had to live on strict rations.
- The government distributed fuel rations to control shortages.
- The hikers carried emergency rations for survival.
- Sugar and flour were placed under ration during the economic crisis.
2
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)