RATION


Meaning of RATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ra-sh ə n, ' r ā -

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin ration-, ratio computation, reason

Date: circa 1711

1 a : a food allowance for one day b plural : FOOD , PROVISIONS

2 : a share especially as determined by supply

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