Associations to the word «Rationing»

Wiktionary

RATIONING, verb. Present participle of ration
RATIONING, noun. A ration.
RATIONING, noun. Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.

Dictionary definition

RATIONING, noun. The act of rationing; "during the war the government imposed rationing of food and gasoline".

Wise words

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