n. 1. A fixed portion, especially an amount of food allotted to persons in military service or to civilians in times of scarcity. 2. rations Food issued or available to members of a group. tr.v. ra·tioned, ra·tion·ing, ra·tions 1. To supply with rations. 2. a. To distribute as rations: rationed out flour and sugar. b. To restrict to limited allotments, as during wartime: ration gasoline. See Synonyms at distribute. |
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