prorated

[ proh-rey-tid, proh-rey-tid ]

adjective

1. (especially of charges or payments) calculated in proportion to some other quantity, such as time:

   Fellowships to support the study of invention and innovation are awarded for a maximum of ten weeks and carry a prorated stipend.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of prorate ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of prorated¹

prorate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

The amount of relief each person received was prorated on such a basis.

From Project Gutenberg

Hence the prorated plant cost of $53 is equivalent to 53 cts.

From Project Gutenberg