ration

UK
/ˈræʃ.ən/
US
/ˈræʃ.ən/

Translations

rationnoun
rations
pl
UK
/ˈræʃ.ən/
US
/ˈræʃ.ən/
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of sugar and flour.
Pendant la guerre, chaque famille recevait une ration hebdomadaire de sucre et de farine.
The soldiers were given their daily rations before heading out on the mission.
Les soldats ont reçu leurs rations quotidiennes avant de partir en mission.
Additional translations
rationPar extension, pour une part ou quantité allouée.
rationverb
rationed
Past Simple
rationed
Past Participle
rationing
Gerund
UK
/ˈræʃ.ən/
US
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During the war, the government had to ration food and fuel to ensure everyone received their fair share.
Pendant la guerre, le gouvernement a dû rationner la nourriture et le carburant pour que chacun reçoive sa juste part.
rationadjective
UK
/ˈræʃ.ən/
US
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Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to rations, e.g. "ration card".
Additional translations
rationnaireSurtout dans le contexte administratif ou militaire du rationnement.

Definitions

rationnoun
A fixed amount of a commodity officially allowed to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime.
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of sugar and flour.
A fixed portion of food or provisions, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage.
The soldiers were given their daily rations before heading out on the mission.
An allotted or habitual amount of something, especially something regarded as one's share.
I've had my ration of bad luck for one lifetime.
rationverb
To control the amount of something that people are allowed to have, especially when there is not enough of it.
During the war, the government had to ration food and fuel to ensure everyone received their fair share.
To distribute a fixed amount of a commodity or resource to individuals or groups.
The relief organization had to ration the water supplies to ensure they lasted until more could be delivered.
rationadjective
Relating to or used for rations; serving as or connected with a ration.
Every family was issued a ration book to track their food purchases.