Definition of Rationed. Meaning of Rationed. Synonyms of Rationed

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Definition of Rationed

Ration
Ration Ra"tion, n. [F., fr. L. ratio a reckoning, calculation, relation, reference, LL. ratio ration. See Ratio.] 1. A fixed daily allowance of provisions assigned to a soldier in the army, or a sailor in the navy, for his subsistence. Note: Officers have several rations, the number varying according to their rank or the number of their attendants. 2. Hence, a certain portion or fixed amount dealt out; an allowance; an allotment.
Ration
Ration Ra"tion, v. t. To supply with rations, as a regiment.

Meaning of Rationed from wikipedia

- had to present ration books when shopping so that the coupon or coupons could be cancelled as these pertained to rationed items. Rationed items had to be...
- commodity rationed. Bakeries, ice cream makers, and other commercial users received rations of about 70% of normal usage. Coffee was rationed on 27 November...
- The A-ration (officially Field Ration, Type A) is a United States military ration consisting of fresh, refrigerated, or frozen foods. A-rations may be...
- The C-ration (officially Field Ration, Type C) was a United States military ration consisting of prepared, canned wet foods. They were intended to be served...
- The K-ration was a United States military ration consisting of three separately boxed meal units: breakfast, dinner, and supper. It was originally intended...
- A field ration is a type of prepackaged military ration designed to be easily and quickly prepared and consumed in the field, in combat, at the front...
- were rationed only to those who could justify a need. Restaurant owners and other merchants were accorded more availability, but had to collect ration stamps...
- rates higher than the optimal might be rationed. As the supply of funds to the bank rises, some of the rationed people will get a loan, but at the same...
- The Jungle Ration (or "J-Ration") was a dry, lightweight United States military ration developed by the U.S. Army during World War II for soldiers on...
- The B-ration (officially Field Ration, Type B) was a United States military ration consisting of packaged and preserved food intended to be prepared in...