Word: RATIONING
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Definition of RATIONING
- To supply with a ration; to limit (someone) to a specific allowance of something.
"We rationed ourselves to three sips of water a day until we were rescued."
- To portion out (especially during a shortage of supply); to limit access to.
"By the third day on the raft, we had to ration our water."
- To restrict (an activity etc.)
"Our present health care system is rationed only to those who can afford it because of unnecessary high cost, lack of insurance coverage by 47 million people, and exorbitant prescription prices."
- A ration.
- Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "rationing", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "rationing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RATIONING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RATIONING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RATIONING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RATIONING:
- # the rationing effect
- # master of rationing
- # playing with rationing
- # in terms of rationing
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