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The correct spelling is ration.
How to pronounce ration
/ˈɹæʃən/
nounIPA: /ˈɹæʃən/
Say it like: Ras-hon
The correct spelling is ration. A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group. For example: "We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued."
Usage Examples
“We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued.”
“By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water.”
“Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.
verb
- 1.To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
- 2.To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
- 3.To restrict (an activity etc.)
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