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Rationing Definition & Meaning

rationing
noun
  1. the act of rationing; "during the war the government imposed rationing of food and gasoline"

"Rationing" in song lyrics

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  • "health care rationing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pinellas co fl water rationing"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is rationing"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does rationing mean?
the act of rationing; "during the war the government imposed rationing of food and gasoline"
What part of speech is rationing?
Rationing is a noun.

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