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The correct spelling is rationed.

How to pronounce rationed

verb

Say it like: Ras-hon-ed

The correct spelling is rationed. To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something. 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.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
  2. 2.To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
  3. 3.To restrict (an activity etc.)

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