deration
deration · derations · derationed · derationing
To remove rationing restrictions from, so that the amounts one can buy or obtain are…To remove rationing restrictions from (a product or commodity), so that the amounts one can buy or obtain are no longer limited by regulation.
Meaning
1 sensesTo remove rationing restrictions from (a product or commodity), so that the amounts one can buy or obtain are no longer limited by regulation.
In the UK, following World War II, petrol was not derationed until 1950.
Origin
From de- + ration.From de- + ration.
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Forms
derations, derationing, derationed, derationed| Base form | deration · to deration |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | derations |
| Present participle | derationing |
| Past simple | derationed |
| Past participle | derationed |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle