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prorate

[ proh-reyt, proh-reyt ]

verb (used without object)

prorated, prorating.
  1. to make an arrangement on a basis of proportional distribution.


verb (used with object)

prorated, prorating.
  1. to divide, distribute, or calculate proportionately.

prorate

/ prəʊˈreɪt; ˈprəʊreɪt /

verb

  1. to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

  • ±è°ù´Çˈ°ù²¹³Ù²¹²ú±ô±ð, adjective
  • ±è°ù´Çˈ°ù²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ±è°ù´Ç·°ù²¹³Ù·²¹Â·²ú±ô±ð adjective
  • ±è°ù´Ç·°ù²¹Â·³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô [proh-, rey, -sh, uh, n], noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of prorate1

An Americanism first recorded in 1855–60; partial translation of pro rata
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of prorate1

C19: from pro rata
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Example Sentences

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It’s worth remembering that New York agreed to pay all his salary other than a prorated share of the minimum, as required by league rules.

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After that, the reduction will be prorated, Prang’s office said.

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MLB has not finalized regular payrolls, which are based on 2023 salaries and earned bonus plus prorated shares of signing bonuses.

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“He prorated your parking ticket because he’s always doing 20 things at the same time,†Cruz says.

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In the U.S., some states already prorate vehicle registration fees based on weight, and Washington, D.C. recently overhauled its registration system to more heavily penalize larger cars.

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