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prorate
[ proh-reyt, proh-reyt ]
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.
prorate
/ prəʊˈreɪt; ˈprəʊreɪt /
verb
- to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately
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.
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Derived Forms
- proˈratable, adjective
- proˈration, noun
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Other Words From
- pro·rat·a·ble adjective
- pro·ra·tion [proh-, rey, -sh, uh, n], noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of prorate1
C19: from pro rata
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Example Sentences
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.
From Washington Post
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