ration definition

1. the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
• examples: the rations should be nutritionally balanced
2. a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
3. restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
• examples: Bread was rationed during the siege of the city
4. distribute in rations, as in the army
• examples: Cigarettes are rationed