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Meaning of ration
A fixed amount of something, especially food, supplied to someone.
Etymology of ration
The word "ration" comes from the Latin "ratio", meaning reason, or a fixed proportion, and has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to a fixed amount or proportion of something, especially food or drink.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A fixed amount of food, drink, or another substance supplied, especially on a regular basis or in a particular situation
- A fixed amount or share of something, especially when it is limited or controlled
- The act of supplying someone with a fixed amount of something, especially food or drink
Usage Examples
- The army was put on strict rations during the siege, with each soldier receiving only a small amount of food and water per day
- The government has introduced food rations to help those affected by the famine
- The company provides a daily ration of free snacks to its employees
Antonyms
excess
surplus
abundance
overabundance
overindulgence
extravagance
profusion
prodigality
wastefulness
lavishness
profligacy
excessiveness
immoderation
intemperance
overconsumption
overuse
misuse
squandering