rationed Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
ration.
- Bread was rationed during the siege of the city
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verb distribute in rations, as in the army
ration; ration out.
- Cigarettes are rationed
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adjective satellite distributed equitably in limited individual portions
- got along as best we could on rationed meat and sugar
