English Explanatory Dictionary

prorate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.

Pronunciation

/pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹoʊ.ɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-prorate.wav

Word forms

prorate prorates prorating prorated

Etymology

American English derivation from pro rata, from Latin pro (“according to”) + ratus (“calculated”).

Derived words

proratable prorater proration
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