rationing

rationing

Managed care The allocation or distribution of a scarce product, commodity or service. See Age-based rationing, Health care rationing, Oregon plan, Red-tape rationing.

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ra·tion·ing

(rash'ŭn-ing)

Allotment or distribution of fixed portions.

[L. ratio, calculation]

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rationing

See MEDICAL RATIONING.

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