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rationed

 

[ หˆrรฆสƒ.ษ™n ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

distribution limitation

Rationed refers to the act of controlling the amount of a particular resource that each individual is allowed to use or consume. This practice often arises during times of scarcity or emergencies, such as during wartime or natural disasters. By implementing rationing, governments or organizations can ensure that essential supplies are distributed evenly among the population. Rationing can apply to food, fuel, and other vital resources, and is often accompanied by specific guidelines or quotas. It is a method used to manage resources in order to stabilize supply and demand.

Synonyms

allocated, distributed, limited, restricted

Examples of usage

  • During World War II, food was rationed to support the war effort.
  • The government decided to ration water during the drought.
  • Residents were rationed supplies of gasoline due to the fuel crisis.

Translations

Translations of the word "rationed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น racionado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคถเคจ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rationiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dirasioning

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐั†ั–ะพะฝะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ racjonowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…็ตฆใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rationnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ racionado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rationel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๊ธ‰๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ู†ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ racionovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ racionovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…็ป™็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ racioniran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพั€ะผะฐะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™qษ™mlษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ racionado

Word origin

The term 'rationed' derives from the noun 'ration', which has its roots in the Latin word 'ratio', meaning 'calculation' or 'reason'. The concept of rationing emerged during the French Revolutionary Wars, as governments sought ways to allocate scarce resources to their military and civilian populations. The practice became more widespread during the 20th century, particularly during World Wars I and II, when global conflicts led to significant shortages of essential goods. Governments imposed rationing systems to ensure fair distribution among all citizens, based on the belief that collective survival outweighed individual consumption. The implementation of rationing often required intricate systems of coupons or tickets, facilitating the control of resources while preventing hoarding. Today, rationing can occur in response to various situations, including natural disasters and public health crises, demonstrating its ongoing relevance in managing scarcity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,319, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.