pro rata

¹

[ proh rey-tuh, rah- ]

adverb

1. in proportion; according to a certain rate.

pro-rata

²

[ proh-rey-tuh, -rah- ]

adjective

1. proportionately determined:

   a pro-rata share of income.

pro rata

/ ˈprəʊ ˈrɑːtə /

(no translation)

1. in proportion

Word History and Origins

Origin of pro rata¹

First recorded in 1565–75, pro rata is from Medieval Latin prō ratā

Word History and Origins

Origin of pro rata¹

Medieval Latin

Example Sentences

It then uses a pro rata share to dedicate the most dollars to the highest-risk areas.

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The detachment numbered 103 men, and were assigned, pro rata, to the several companies.

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Payment of four hundred million dollars to the slave States, pro rata, for their slaves.

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My dear Mrs Sarson, I always charge what the legal men call pro rata.

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The rate was five francs a day for everything, with a modest pro-rata charge for breakage.

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Will agree to give you the same pro rata sum on your one hundredth, birthday.

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