Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Rationing.
Rationing - as a noun
The act of rationing
Example: "During the war the government imposed rationing of food and gasoline"
Rationing - as a verb
To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
Example: "We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued."
To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
Example: "By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water."
To restrict (an activity etc.)
Example: "Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices."
Example Sentences
"During World War II, rationing was implemented in many countries to ensure equal distribution of food and supplies."
"The government introduced rationing during the crisis to manage scarce resources."
"Under rationing, each person was given a specific amount of goods they could purchase."
"My grandparents often shared stories of rationing during the war."
"The rationing system was met with mixed reactions from the public."
Word Game Points
Is RATIONING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rationing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATIONING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RATIONING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rationing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATIONING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is RATIONING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rationing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATIONING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
