ration vs rationing
rationing vs rationration and rationing both are nouns.
ration is a verb but rationing is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ration | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| rationing | Yes | No | No | No |
| ration (noun) | rationing (noun) |
|---|---|
| the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel) | the act of rationing |
| a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity) |
| ration (verb) | rationing (verb) |
|---|---|
| distribute in rations, as in the army | |
| restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war |
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