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ratably

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rat⋅a⋅ble

  [rey-tuh-buhl]
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–adjective
1. capable of being rated or appraised.
2. proportional: ratable distribution of wealth.
Also, rateable.

Origin:
1495–1505; rate 1 + -able

Related forms:
rat⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, rat⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun
rat⋅a⋅bly, adverb
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rat·a·ble   (rā'tə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. That can be rated, estimated, or appraised: ratable income.

  2. Proportional.

  3. Chiefly British Liable to assessment; taxable.

rat'a·bil'i·ty, rat'a·ble·ness n., rat'a·bly adv.
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Main Entry: rat·able
Pronunciation: 'rA-t&-b&l
Function: adjective
: made or calculated according to a proportionate rate : PRO RATA ratable distribution of the bankruptcy estate> —rat·ably /-blE/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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