I. ˈra-shən, ˈrā- 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
II. transitive verb
( ra·tioned ; ra·tion·ing ˈra-sh(ə-)niŋ, ˈrā-)
Date: 1859
1. : to supply with or put on rations
2.
a. : to distribute as rations — often used with out
b. : to distribute equitably
c. : to use sparingly