prorated

[ proh-rey-tid, proh-rey-tid ]

/ proʊˈreɪ tɪd, ˈproʊˌreɪ tɪd /

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adjective

(especially of charges or payments) calculated in proportion to some other quantity, such as time: Fellowships to support the study of invention and innovation are awarded for a maximum of ten weeks and carry a prorated stipend.

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Origin of prorated

prorate + -ed²

Words nearby prorated

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How to use prorated in a sentence

SDSU did offer prorated refunds for certain fees in spring 2020, including parking, housing, dining and meal plans, but those fees are separate from the campus fees that students pay.
College Students Are Still Paying for Services, Buildings That Remain Off Limits|Sofia Mejias Pascoe|March 8, 2021|Voice of San Diego
His prorated goals saved above average would put him second among the same group of rookies, sandwiched between two Vezina Trophy winners, Henrik Lundqvist at No.
The Blackhawks are back thanks to their rookie goalie’s greatness|Neil Greenberg|March 5, 2021|Washington Post
An iconic career was in the cards for Hank AaronLast year, after the sides were unable to reach an agreement, Manfred implemented a 60-game season, with players receiving prorated shares of their full salaries.
With spring training looming, players’ union rejects MLB’s pitch for a delay|Dave Sheinin|February 2, 2021|Washington Post
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

Hence the prorated plant cost of $53 is equivalent to 53 cts.
Concrete Construction|Halbert P. Gillette