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RATIONS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word rations. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word rations. (close relations)
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allocation
nounn
noun

• a share set aside for a specific purpose

• the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

• (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions

allotment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a share set aside for a specific purpose

• the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

allowance
nounn
noun

• an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

• a sum granted as reimbursement for expenses

• an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances

• a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

• a reserve fund created by a charge against profits in order to provide for changes in the value of a company's assets

• the act of allowing

verb

• put on a fixed allowance, as of food

apportionment
nounn
noun

• the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

dispensation
nounn
noun

• an exemption from some rule or obligation

• a share that has been dispensed or distributed

• the act of dispensing (giving out in portions)

portion
nounn
noun

• something determined in relation to something that includes it

• something less than the whole of a human artifact

• the allotment of some amount by dividing something

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

• your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

• money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage

• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

verb

• give out

quota
nounn
noun

• a prescribed number

• a proportional share assigned to each participant

• a limitation on imports

rationing
nounn
noun

• the act of rationing

serving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

• the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone

share
verb, nounv, n
noun

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

• any of the equal portions into which the capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is evidenced by a stock certificate

• the allotment of some amount by dividing something

• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

• a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil

verb

• have in common

• use jointly or in common

• have, give, or receive a share of

• give out as one's portion or share

• communicate

ration out
verbv
verb

• distribute in rations, as in the army

Best Hypernyms For RATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (19)
fare aliment allocate apportion curb curtail food nourishment part percentage portion provisions restrict share subsistence sustenance victuals groceries supplies
Phrases (1)
cut back

Alternatives for ALLOCATION

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