Definition of ration
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a food allowance for one day
2
: a share especially as determined by supply
ration
verbDefinition of ration (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to supply with or put on rations
2a
: to distribute as rations
—often used with out
b
: to distribute equitably
c
: to use sparingly
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share ration
Time Traveler for ration
The first known use of ration was circa 1711
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