prorate

[ proh-reyt, proh-reyt ]
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verb (used without object),pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
  1. to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution.

verb (used with object),pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
  1. to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.

Origin of prorate

1
An Americanism first recorded in 1855–60; partial translation of pro rata

Other words from prorate

  • pro·rat·a·ble, adjective
  • pro·ra·tion [proh-rey-shuhn], /ˌproʊˈreɪ ʃən/, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for prorate

prorate

/ (prəʊˈreɪt, ˈprəʊreɪt) /


verb
  1. mainly US and Canadian to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately

Origin of prorate

1
C19: from pro rata

Derived forms of prorate

  • proratable, adjective
  • proration, noun

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Cultural definitions for prorate

prorate

To divide or distribute a sum of money proportionately. For example, if one owned an automobile for only three months, an insurance company would prorate the annual premium by charging only one-quarter of it.

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