rationed

UK
/ˈræʃ.ənd/
US
/ˈræʃ.ənd/

Translations

rationedadjective
more rationed
Comp.
most rationed
Super.
UK
/ˈræʃ.ənd/
US
/ˈræʃ.ənd/
During the war, many goods were rationed.
Во время войны многие товары были нормированы.
Additional translations
rationverb

rationed

Past Simple

rationed
Past Simple
rationed
Past Participle
rationing
Gerund
UK
/ˈræʃ.ən/
US
/ˈræʃ.ən/
During the war, the government had to ration food supplies.
Во время войны правительству пришлось нормировать запасы продовольствия.

Definitions

rationedadjective
Limited in amount or quantity, often due to restrictions or regulations.
During the war, people had to make do with rationed supplies of food and fuel.
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.