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restrict vs ration

ration vs restrict

restrict is not a noun while ration is a noun.

restrict and ration both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
restrict No No Yes No
ration Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ration is a hyponym of restrict; that is, ration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than restrict:
  • restrict: place restrictions on
  • ration: restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
Other hyponyms of restrict include abridge, immobilise, immobilize, control, restrict.
restrict (noun) ration (noun)
the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
a fixed portion that is allotted (especially in times of scarcity)
restrict (verb) ration (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access) distribute in rations, as in the army
place restrictions on restrict the consumption of a relatively scarce commodity, as during war
place under restrictions; limit access to by law
prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed
Difference between restrict and ration

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