Vocabulary Entry

ration

|noun • verb

noun

A fixed amount of something, typically food or goods, allotted to a person or group.

Example Sentences

"During the war, each soldier received a daily ration of food."

"The government decided to increase the ration of fuel to households."

"My grandmother always talked about the rations she had during the Great Depression."

verb

Example Sentences

"The military had to ration supplies to last through the winter."

"In times of crisis, it's important to ration your resources wisely."

"They decided to ration their water usage during the drought."