Ration synonyms

răsh'ən, rā'shən

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allotment
That which is allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed; that which is assigned by lot, or by the act of God; anything set apart for a special use or to a distinct party.
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quota
A production assignment.
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proportion
To form the parts of with balance or symmetry:
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apportion
Specifically, to do so in a fair and equitable manner; to allocate proportionally.
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division (related)
(Computing) Any of the four major parts of a COBOL program source code
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food (related)
(Uncountable, figuratively) Anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of an entity or idea.
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distribute (related)
(Logic) To use (a term) so as to include all individuals or entities of a given class.
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allocate
To set apart for a specific purpose
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divide
To separate into parts; split up; sever
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allot
To parcel out; distribute or apportion:
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divvy
To divide something into portions.
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dole
To give out, especially in portions or shares; allot or distribute. Often used with out:
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helping
Present participle of help.
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measure
Measure is defined as finding out the length or capacity of something using a rule or standard, or to compare or judge.
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mete
To allot; distribute; apportion
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serving
Present participle of serve.
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whole (antonym)
A thing complete in itself, or a complete organization of integrated parts; a unity, entirety, or system
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collect (antonym)
To call for and obtain payment of:
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gather (antonym)
To pick up or collect (molten glass) using a tool in glass blowing.
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allocation
Allocation is defined as the act of being portioned out for a certain reason.
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lot
The definition of a lot is a large number or greater extent.
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part
(US) The dividing line formed by combing the hair in different directions. syn. transl.
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quantum
The amount or quantity observably present, or available. [from 18th c.]
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split
A thing that is formed by splitting, such as a strip of flexible wood used for making baskets.
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cut
A share or portion.
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Also used with out: deal
To give out in portions or shares.
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dispense
To give or deal out; distribute
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dole out
(Idiomatic) To distribute in small amounts.
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parcel out
(Idiomatic) To divide into portions or chunks; to ration.
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ration out
distribute in rations, as in the army
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portion
A part or limited quantity of anything, esp. that allotted to a person; share
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share (related)
A certain predetermined portion—for example, each partner’s share of the expenses; one of many equal parts of a joint-stock company or corporation.
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allowance
To put on a fixed allowance:
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rations (related)
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configu (related)
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foodstuff (related)
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Ration Sentence Examples

  • Ration strength of the field army, about I Io,000.

  • half-trained elements had to be sent to the front in considerable numbers - indeed the ration strength of the army was actually trebled.

  • Three centuries later, it became a hereditary right and came with a daily ration of two pounds of bread ("Hey, you don't expect us to cook the free grain, do you?") and occasionally included meat, olive oil, and salt.

  • The sailors on board HMS ships had a daily ration.

  • There was no additional supply nor could we ration it as there was no way to reignite it.

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