ratable
or rate·a·ble
[ rey-tuh-buhl ]
/ ˈreɪ tə bəl /
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adjective
capable of being rated or appraised.
proportional: ratable distribution of wealth.
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How to use ratable in a sentence
Partners shared profits and losses ratably depending upon their partnership stakes in the firm itself.
The remaining sum was "distributed and paid ratably," to all the claimants to whom compensation had been made.
In service, care or coldness / Doth ratably thy fortunes mar or make.
After paying its liabilities the balance of its assets may be divided ratably among its stockholders.
British Dictionary definitions for ratable
ratable
rateable
/ (ˈreɪtəbəl) /
adjective
able to be rated or evaluated
British (of property) liable to payment of rates
Derived forms of ratable
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