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Ration

RA-shuhn

/ˈræʃʌn/

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ration

Dictionary meaning

The food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel).

Examples

  • The rations should be nutritionally balanced.
  • The weekly rations included a loaf of bread, three apples, and two potatoes.

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