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Grammar : Verb
Spell : rash-uhn, rey-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈræʃ ən, ˈreɪ ʃən



Definition of rationing

Origin :
  • "restriction to limited allotments," 1865, verbal noun from ration (v.). Specifically of restrictions during wartime from 1917, from conditions in England during World War I.
  • verb divide something into portions
Example sentences :
  • There is scarcely any meat but horse-meat, and the government is now rationing.
  • Extract from : « Christmas: Its Origin and Associations » by William Francis Dawson
  • At present, it is only attached to my command for convenience of rationing and pay.
  • Extract from : « Under Wellington's Command » by G. A. Henty
  • "And here's just the man to take charge of rationing the water," said Cooper.
  • Extract from : « Shaman » by Robert Shea
  • She's done it simply because I told her to-night that rationing is definitely coming in.
  • Extract from : « The Title » by Arnold Bennett
  • Under the present system of rationing, this demand for moderation does not seem excessive.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, June 20, 1917 » by Various
  • The hospitable influence of the new scheme of rationing spread very rapidly.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, April 11, 1917 » by Various
  • I can only entreat the author to continue this rationing of sentiment for our mutual benefit.
  • Extract from : « Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 152, April 11, 1917 » by Various
  • The restaurants are still fairly supplied; so that the system of rationing is not yet carried out in its integrity.
  • Extract from : « Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris » by Henry Labouchre
  • I hear that on the present scale of rationing there is enough for five more distributions.
  • Extract from : « Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris » by Henry Labouchre
  • Rationing may come yet, but any such system bristles with difficulties.
  • Extract from : « Food Guide for War Service at Home » by Katharine Blunt, Frances L. Swain, and Florence Powdermaker

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