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Rationing

usgb/ˈræʃənɪŋ/Volume
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War Time

Often used when describing measures during war or crisis to control resources.

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During the war, rationing of bread and meat was common.
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Government Policy

Usually administered by governments as a form of economic control.

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The new rationing policy affected how gasoline was distributed.
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Scarcity Context

Implies a shortage of supplies leading to the need to ration.

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Post-hurricane, there was rationing of essential supplies like water.
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