
Rationing
War Time
Often used when describing measures during war or crisis to control resources.
During the war, rationing of bread and meat was common.
Government Policy
Usually administered by governments as a form of economic control.
The new rationing policy affected how gasoline was distributed.
Scarcity Context
Implies a shortage of supplies leading to the need to ration.
Post-hurricane, there was rationing of essential supplies like water.
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