Rations: meaning, definitions and examples

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rations

 

[ หˆreษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military

Rations are supplies of food, usually for military personnel. They are often pre-packaged and designed to provide necessary nutrients for soldiers in the field.

Synonyms

field rations, food supplies, provisions

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers were given rations to last them for three days.
  • Each soldier carried a pack of rations in their backpack.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Rations can also refer to a fixed amount of food that is allowed or given to a person during a specific period of time, especially in times of scarcity or emergency.

Synonyms

allocation, allowance, portion

Examples of usage

  • The refugees were given rations to sustain them until more aid arrived.
  • In times of war, people often have to make do with limited rations.

Translations

Translations of the word "rations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rationen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jatah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะนะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ racje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…็ตฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ raciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท erzak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๊ธ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุตุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญdฤ›ly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญdel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้…็ป™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obroki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skammtar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐั†ะธะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ raciones

Etymology

The word 'rations' has its origins in the Latin word 'rationem', meaning a reckoning, calculation, or plan. It first appeared in English in the early 18th century, specifically in the context of military supplies. Over time, the term expanded to include fixed amounts of food given to individuals in various contexts, reflecting the historical significance of food distribution during times of scarcity.

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