Meaning of the word ration in English

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ration

US /ˈræʃ.ən/
UK /ˈræʃ.ən/

Noun

1.

a limited amount of something that one person is allowed to have, especially when there is not much of it available:

Example:
During the war, no one was allowed more than their ration of food, clothing and fuel.

Verb

1.

to limit the amount of a particular thing that someone is allowed to have:

Example:
Do you remember when gas was rationed to five gallons a week?
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