prorate

[proh-reyt, proh-reyt]

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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.

Origin of prorate

1855–60, Americanism; partial translation of pro rata

Related formspro·rat·a·ble, adjectivepro·ra·tion, noun

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Related Words for prorated

apportion, distribute, divide, allot, assess, portion, mete

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Historical Examples of prorated

Hence the prorated plant cost of $53 is equivalent to 53 cts.
Concrete Construction
Halbert P. Gillette
The amount of relief each person received was prorated on such a basis.
The True Story of Our National Calamity of Flood, Fire and Tornado
Logan Marshall

British Dictionary definitions for prorated

prorate

verb

mainly US and Canadian to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately

Derived Formsproratable, adjectiveproration, noun

Word Origin for prorate

C19: from pro rata

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Word Origin and History for prorated

prorate

also pro-rate, "divide proportionally," 1860, American English, verb derived from Latin pro rata (parte) (see pro rata). Related: Prorated; prorating.

prorated in Culture

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.