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- [rash-uh n, rey-shuh n]
- /ˈræʃ ən, ˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˈræʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
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- [rash-uh n, rey-shuh n]
- /ˈræʃ ən, ˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of rationing word
- noun rationing a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage: a daily ration of meat and bread. 1
- noun rationing an allotted amount: They finally saved up enough gas rations for the trip. 1
- noun rationing rations. provisions: Enough rations were brought along to feed all the marchers. Chiefly South Atlantic States. food or meals: The old hotel still has the best rations in town. 1
- verb with object rationing to supply, apportion, or distribute as rations (often followed by out): to ration out food to an army. 1
- verb with object rationing to supply or provide with rations: to ration an army with food. 1
- verb with object rationing to restrict the consumption of (a commodity, food, etc.): to ration meat during war. 1
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Origin of rationing
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < French < Latin ratiōn- (stem of ratiō); see reason
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Parts of speech for Rationing
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rationing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
rationing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rationing
noun rationing
- distribution — an act or instance of distributing.
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