rationing

UK
/ˈræʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈræʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
rationingnoun
Translations
During the war, rationing of essential goods was necessary.
Во время войны нормирование необходимых товаров было необходимо.
The government introduced rationing to ensure fair distribution of food.
Правительство ввело распределение для обеспечения справедливого распределения продуктов.
Additional translations
Definitions
The controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, or services.
During the war, the government implemented rationing to ensure everyone had access to essential supplies.
rationinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈræʃ.ən.ɪŋ/
US
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Used attributively to describe items, policies, or authorities involved in rationing resources.
Definitions
Relating to or serving to ration or restrict the supply of something.
Rationing coupons were distributed to limit the purchase of scarce goods.
rationverb

rationing

Gerund

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