prorate
Use Prorate in a sentence
verb (used without object)
1.
to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution.
verb (used with object)
2.
to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.
Related forms
pro·rat·a·ble, adjective
pro·ra·tion, noun
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prorate (prəʊˈreɪt, ˈprəʊreɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| chiefly (US), (Canadian) to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately | |
| [C19: from | |
| pro'ratable | |
| —adj | |
| pro'ration | |
| —n | |
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American Heritage
Cultural Dictionary
prorate definition
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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Example sentences
If you cannot withhold the current obligation and the premium, prorate the arrears and withhold the current plus prorated arrears.
If you owned or rented only part of the year, you must prorate your credit.
Part-year returns must prorate the tax paid to another state.
Use general procedures for life expectancy cases to prorate and offset.
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