Definitions for Rationed
ra·tioned

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. rationedadjective

   distributed equitably in limited individual portions

   "got along as best we could on rationed meat and sugar"

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1. rationed

   Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is one's allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. There are many forms of rationing, although rationing by price is most prevalent.: 8–12 Rationing is often done to keep price below the market-clearing price determined by the process of supply and demand in an unfettered market. Thus, rationing can be complementary to price controls. An example of rationing in the face of rising prices took place in the various countries where there was rationing of gasoline during the 1973 energy crisis. A reason for setting the price lower than would clear the market may be that there is a shortage, which would drive the market price very high. High prices, especially in the case of necessities, are undesirable with regard to those who cannot afford them. Traditionalist economists argue, however, that high prices act to reduce waste of the scarce resource while also providing incentive to produce more. Rationing using ration stamps is only one kind of non-price rationing. For example, scarce products can be rationed using queues. This is seen, for example, at amusement parks, where one pays a price to get in and then need not pay any price to go on the rides. Similarly, in the absence of road pricing, access to roads is rationed in a first come, first served queueing process, leading to congestion. Authorities which introduce rationing often have to deal with the rationed goods being sold illegally on the black market. Despite the fact that rationing systems are sometimes necessary as the only viable option for societies facing severe consumer goods shortages, they are usually extremely unpopular with the general public, as they enforce limits on individual consumption.

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1. rationed

   Rationed refers to the controlled distribution or regulated allowance of limited resources, particularly in times of scarcity. This could apply to food, materials, medical supplies, or other resources, typically by a structured system or governing body. The purpose of rationing is to ensure fair and equal access, prevent hoarding and ensure these resources last for a longer period of time.

Anagrams for Rationed »

1. andorite

2. arointed

3. nadorite

4. ordinate

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Rationed in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Rationed in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Rationed in a Sentence

1. George T. Hewitt:

   The best things in life are never rationed. Friendship, loyalty, love do not require coupons.

2. Dennis Miller:

   We need anything politically important rationed out like Pez: small, sweet, and coming out of a funny, plastic head.

3. Dennis Miller:

   We need anything politically important rationed out like Pez small, sweet, and coming out of a funny, plastic head.

4. Vladimir Lenin:

   It is true that liberty is precious. So precious that it must be rationed.

5. Arthur Caplan:

   The revelation that rationing occurs in the healthcare system is shocking only because most people never faced it, if you didn't have insurance, if you were homeless, you were rationed. It always has been sadly true, it just doesn't get anybody's attention.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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