ration
Translation
ration
Examples
Each soldier received a daily ration of food.
Each soldier received a daily ration of food.
Water rations were limited during the drought.
Water rations were limited during the drought.
Grammar Patterns
a ration of ((sth.)) a daily ration of food
Similar Words
Synonyms: allowance, portion, quota
Etymology
From Latin 'ratio' meaning 'reckoning, calculation'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ratio' – a ration is a fixed ratio of supplies for one person.