present participle of ration

A ration. / Controlled distribution of scarce resources such as food or fuel; used typically in wartime.

plural of rationing

Capable of reasoning. / Logically sound; not self-contradictory or otherwise absurd. / (of a person or personal characteristics) Healthy or balanced intellectually; exhibiting reasonableness.

(mathematics) A rational number: a number that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers.

(historical) The breastplate worn by Israelite high priests.

The process, or result of rationalizing. / A statement of one's motives, or of the causes of some event. / A reorganization of a company or organization in order to improve its efficiency.

In a rational manner

present participle of rationalize

The act of one who rationalizes.