prorate

[proh-reyt, proh-reyt]

verb (used without object)

prorated, prorating 

1. to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution.

verb (used with object)

prorated, prorating 

1. to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.

prorate

/ prəʊˈreɪt, ˈprəʊreɪt /

verb

1. to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately

prorate

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• proratable adjective
• proration noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of prorate¹

An Americanism first recorded in 1855–60; partial translation of pro rata

Word History and Origins

Origin of prorate¹

C19: from _{pro rata}

Example Sentences

It’s worth remembering that New York agreed to pay all his salary other than a prorated share of the minimum, as required by league rules.

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After that, the reduction will be prorated, Prang’s office said.

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MLB has not finalized regular payrolls, which are based on 2023 salaries and earned bonus plus prorated shares of signing bonuses.

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“He prorated your parking ticket because he’s always doing 20 things at the same time,” Cruz says.

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In the U.S., some states already prorate vehicle registration fees based on weight, and Washington, D.C. recently overhauled its registration system to more heavily penalize larger cars.

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