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How to say ration and what does ration mean?

ration

verb, noun

How to pronounce ration?

The word ration sounds like ra-tion
/'ræʃən/

What is the definition of ration?

verbdistribute in rations, as in the army
Examples
  • Cigarettes are rationed
nouna fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
verbrestrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
Examples
  • Bread was rationed during the siege of the city
nounthe food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
Examples
  • the rations should be nutritionally balanced