A ration slip is a document that entitles a person to a particular amount of food, commodities, or other provisions. Synonyms for the phrase include ration card, food voucher, food stamp, and meal ticket. A ration card is a document used in some countries to distribute food and other necessary items to citizens, while a food stamp is a voucher that is used to purchase food at participating stores. A meal ticket is a voucher that is given to workers to get a meal at a workplace cafeteria. These synonyms are useful for describing similar documents that provide access to goods or services.