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| ration |
(pl.) fixed daily supplies, as of food to an army; restricted provisions. [1/5 definitions] |
| RDA |
abbreviation of "recommended daily allowance." |
| rough |
without the comforts of ordinary daily life. [1/14 definitions] |
| rough it |
to live without the ordinary daily comforts. |
| sick call |
in the military, a daily lineup of those requesting medical attention. [1/2 definitions] |
| standard of living |
the level of necessities and comforts of daily life that is available to and affordable by a nation, group, or individual. |
| tellurian |
an instrument that shows how the earth's position and movements cause daily and seasonal changes. [1/3 definitions] |
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