Word: RATIONS
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Definition of RATIONS
- A portion of some limited resource allocated to a person or group.
- 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."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "rations" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "rations", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
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 | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RATIONS a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is RATIONS worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in RATIONS? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RATIONS:
- # the rations effect
- # master of rations
- # playing with rations
- # in terms of rations
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