Ration slips can be replaced with a number of synonyms, depending on the context. In a military setting, ration slips can be referred to as chits or meal cards. Similar terms can also be used in a prison setting, where the slips granting access to meals may be called food cards or meal passes. In a more general sense, ration slips can be called ration coupons or vouchers, indicating that they are a form of payment for restricted items. Finally, in a broader context, the slips could be referred to as food stamps or welfare checks, which have additional connotations of government assistance. Regardless of the term used, ration slips serve as a method of controlling access to limited resources.