rationing (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, the gods rationed power among themselves to maintain balance.

2. In the movie set during World War II, the characters were shown rationing their food due to scarcity.

3. During World War II, rationing of essential goods like fuel and food was widespread in many countries to support the war effort.

4. In the cartoon episode, the characters had to ration their limited supply of magical potions to save the day.