RATION
Scrabble letter values: R1A1T1I1O1N1 = 6
Definition
- verb restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war.
- verb distribute in rations, as in the army. — synonyms: ration_out
- noun the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel).
- noun a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity).
Examples
- “Bread was rationed during the siege of the city”
- “Cigarettes are rationed”
- “the rations should be nutritionally balanced”