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Ration

usgb/ˈræʃn/Volume
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Context of Scarcity

Ration as a noun implies there is a limited supply of the item in question.

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The stranded hikers had a small ration of food to last the week.
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Quantity Known

The word 'ration' suggests a precise or controlled quantity provided to each person.

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Students received their daily ration of milk during lunch.
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Fair Distribution

Rations are typically distributed evenly to ensure fairness during shortages.

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During the outage, each household was allocated a ration of candles.
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