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prorate

[proh-reyt, proh-reyt]
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verb (used without object), pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
  1. to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution.
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verb (used with object), pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
  1. to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.
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Origin of prorate

1855–60, Americanism; partial translation of pro rata
Related formspro·rat·a·ble, adjectivepro·ra·tion, noun
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Historical Examples

  • 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.

British Dictionary definitions for prorated

prorate

verb
  1. mainly US and Canadian to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately
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Derived Formsproratable, adjectiveproration, noun

Word Origin

C19: from pro rata
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Word Origin and History for prorated

prorate

v.

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

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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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.

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