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RATION

(noun, verb)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Ration.

How to pronounce ration:

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Ration - as a noun

The food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

Example: "The rations should be nutritionally balanced"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)

Ration - as a verb

Restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war

Example: "Bread was rationed during the siege of the city"

Distribute in rations, as in the army

Example: "Cigarettes are rationed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ration out

Example Sentences

"During wartime, each soldier was given a daily ration of food and water."
"The refugees had to survive on meager rations for weeks."
"The government imposed strict rations on fuel consumption during the energy crisis."
"In prison, the inmates were only provided with the bare minimum ration of food."
"The shipwrecked sailors had to ration their supplies until rescue arrived."
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Word Game Points

Is RATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ration is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is RATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ration is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ration is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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