ration
Translation
ration, allowance, portion, quota
Examples
During the war, we had a small ration of sugar.
During the war, we had a small ration of sugar.
The walkers shared their emergency rations.
The walkers shared their emergency rations.
Grammar Patterns
a ration of ((sth.)) a fixed amount of (sth.) We had a small ration of sugar.
on rations receiving a fixed amount of food, etc. The country was on rations for years.
Similar Words
Synonyms: allowance, portion, quota
Etymology
From Latin 'ratio' meaning 'calculation, reason'. A ration is a calculated, fixed amount.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'ratio' of food given to each person.