Ration

n.	1.	A fixed daily allowance of provisions assigned to a soldier in the army, or a sailor in the navy, for his subsistence.
	2.	Hence, a certain portion or fixed amount dealt out; an allowance; an allotment.
v. t.	1.	To supply with rations, as a regiment.

Noun	1.	ration - the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel); "the rations should be nutritionally balanced"
	2.	ration - a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
Verb	1.	ration - restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war; "Bread was rationed during the siege of the city"
	2.	ration - distribute in rations, as in the army; "Cigarettes are rationed" Synonyms: ration out

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