prorated

American

[proh-rey-tid, proh-rey-tid] / proʊˈreɪ tɪd, ˈproʊˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

(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

the simple past tense and past participle of prorate.

Etymology

Origin of prorated

prorate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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If too many people want out at once, investors get back a prorated amount of the redemptions they requested.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

While it lacks live support and has a prorated refund policy, these drawbacks are minor.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

The funds started gating their exits and giving investors smaller and smaller prorated portions of the cash investors sought.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

At the end of that window, if the total exceeds the typical 5% cap, all the requests can be prorated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

I asked, unaware that this was the first official time of so many to come when I’d receive the prorated orphan discount.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth

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