rations

Meanings

• noun

  The quantity or supply of food given to individuals or groups, especially soldiers, on a daily or regular basis.

  - "Soldiers received their daily rations of food and water."
  - "The rations were insufficient to feed the entire population."

• noun

  The act of distributing or allocating a limited supply of something among a group of people.

  - "The company implemented rations to ensure fair distribution of resources during the crisis."
  - "Families had to ration their food supplies to last through the winter."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

Hooverize

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rations
nations , stations , relations

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Variants

List of all variants of rations that leads to same result
ration , rations , rationed , rationing , on short rations , short rations , C ration , C rations , iron ration , iron rations , K ration , K rations

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'ratio' meaning 'account, reckoning' or 'reason'. The term 'rations' came to mean the food and supplies distributed to soldiers based on their reckoning or allocation.

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Trivia

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1. During World War II, the term 'rationing' was used extensively in the United States and other countries to manage the distribution of food and other resources.

2. The term 'rations' is also used in computing to refer to the amount of data that can be transmitted or processed in a given time period.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rationing: The systematic allocation of goods and services, including food, to control demand and ensure fair distribution during times of scarcity or crisis.

2. Ration card: A document issued to individuals or families during times of rationing to ensure they receive their fair share of allocated resources.

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Culture

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Rations have played a significant role in military history, particularly during times of war when supplies were limited. They have also been used in various forms of literature and art to depict the hardships and struggles of soldiers and civilians.

How to Memorize "rations"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soldier carrying a backpack filled with food supplies.
   - Visualize a large pot of food being distributed among a group of people.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rations' with 'supplies' or 'provisions'.
   - Remember that rations are often distributed to soldiers or groups in need.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Rations' stands for 'Regularly Allocated Tasty Ingredients for Soldiers'.

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