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prorate
[ proh-reyt, proh-reyt ]
/ proʊˈreɪt, ˈproʊˌreɪt /
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verb (used without object), pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution.
verb (used with object), pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.
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Origin of prorate
An Americanism first recorded in 1855–60; partial translation of pro rata
OTHER WORDS FROM prorate
pro·rat·a·ble, adjectivepro·ra·tion [proh-rey-shuhn], /ˌproʊˈreɪ ʃən/, nounWords nearby prorate
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How to use prorate in a sentence
An ISA would be established for each worker, and each business hiring that worker would be required to contribute an amount for his or her benefits prorated for the number of hours worked.
If we prorate Lankinen’s point shares over an 82-game season it is on pace to be the highest for a rookie goaltender with at least 15 games played in the salary cap era, which started in 2005-06.
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British Dictionary definitions for prorate
prorate
/ (prəʊˈreɪt, ˈprəʊreɪt) /
verb
mainly US and Canadian to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately
Derived forms of prorate
proratable, adjectiveproration, nounWord Origin for prorate
C19: from pro rata
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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.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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