pro rata
adverb
in proportion; according to a certain rate.
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1 American
[proh rey-tuh, rah-]
/ proʊ ˈreɪ tə, ˈrɑ- /
adverb
pro-rata
2
American
[proh-rey-tuh, -rah-]
/ proʊˈreɪ tə, -ˈrɑ- /
adjective
pro rata
British
/ ˈprəʊ ˈrɑːtə /
Etymology
Origin of pro rata
First recorded in 1565–75, pro rata is from Medieval Latin prō ratā
Example Sentences
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There is one wrinkle, he adds: The pro rata rule.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
Burdis says it is possible that redemption requests at some might exceed the threshold of 5% of assets, after which Blue Owl is allowed to only honor them partially, in a pro rata fashion.
From Barron's ● Dec. 10, 2025
In that case, you’d only owe pro rata rent through the date when you vacate the unit and a landlord couldn’t charge you any fines or fees for terminating the lease.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
The fund will be divided among the qualified claimants on a pro rata basis, depending on how much they were overcharged by the DWP.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
By this cooperative system each investor is placed on an equal footing with the largest operator and profits divided pro rata among shareholders every 30 days.
If the person also has a large pretax SEP IRA, however, the pro-rata rule applies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Upon its completion, shareholders of Madison Square Garden Sports’ Class A and Class B common stocks would receive a pro-rata distribution of 100% of the common stock of the newly created public company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
Spotify uses a pro-rata model to pay artists from a central pot of income derived from subscriptions and advertising.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
On a pro-rata basis, Northern Ireland’s five games would equate to £255m of an economic impact.
From BBC ● May 23, 2024
Payment for part of a week's rehearsal shall be pro-rata.
From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Ned Wayburn
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