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ration

1. ra.tion \'rash-*n, 'ra--sh*n\ n [F, fr. L ration-, ratio computation, 
   reason] 1a: a food allowance for one day  pl  1b: FOOD, PROVISIONS  2: a 
   share esp. as determined by supply 
2. ration \'rash-(*-)nin, 'ra-sh-\ vt or ra.tion.ing 1: to supply with or 
   put on rations  2a: to distribute as rations  2b: to distribute equitably  
   2c: to use sparingly