Definition of Ration. Meaning of Ration. Synonyms of Ration

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Definition of Ration

Ration
Ration Ra"tion, n. [F., fr. L. ratio a reckoning, calculation, relation, reference, LL. ratio ration. See Ratio.] 1. A fixed daily allowance of provisions assigned to a soldier in the army, or a sailor in the navy, for his subsistence. Note: Officers have several rations, the number varying according to their rank or the number of their attendants. 2. Hence, a certain portion or fixed amount dealt out; an allowance; an allotment.
Ration
Ration Ra"tion, v. t. To supply with rations, as a regiment.

Meaning of Ration from wikipedia

- Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Rationing controls the size of the...
- The A-ration (officially Field Ration, Type A) is a United States military ration consisting of fresh, refrigerated, or frozen foods. A-rations may be...
- The K-ration was a United States military ration consisting of three separately boxed meal units: breakfast, dinner, and supper. It was originally intended...
- The C-ration (officially Field Ration, Type C) was a United States military ration consisting of prepared, canned wet foods. They were intended to be served...
- The B-ration (officially Field Ration, Type B) was a United States military ration consisting of packaged and preserved food intended to be prepared in...
- A field ration is a type of prepackaged military ration designed to be easily and quickly prepared and consumed in the field, in combat, at the front...
- A garrison ration (or mess ration for food rations of this type) is a type of military ration. Usually distinct from field rations, the term has varying...
- A ration stamp, ration coupon, or ration card is a stamp or card issued by a government to allow the holder to obtain food or other commodities that are...
- Ration cards are an official do****ent issued by state governments in India to households that are eligible to purchase subsidised food grain from the Public...
- Rationing was introduced temporarily by the British government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war. At the start...