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prorate

[ proh-reyt, proh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

, pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
  1. to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution.

verb (used with object)

, pro·rat·ed, pro·rat·ing.
  1. to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.

prorate

/ prəʊˈreɪt; ˈprəʊreɪt /

verb

  1. to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately

prorate

  1. 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

Origin of prorate1

An Americanism first recorded in 1855–60; partial translation of pro rata

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Word History and Origins

Origin of prorate1

C19: from pro rata

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