RATIONS Synonyms
There are 20 hypernyms of the word rations. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for RATIONS
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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 |