Meaning

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

More definitions
  • divide or assess proportionally
  • make a proportional settlement or distribution

Examples

1 sentences
  1. If the rental period is extended beyond the agreed period, a prorated rent shall be calculated.

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Translations

4 languages

Origin

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

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

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Forms

prorates, prorating, prorated, prorated
Base formprorate · to prorate
3rd person singularprorates
Present participleprorating
Past simpleprorated
Past participleprorated

regular · Lesson

Present simpleLesson

I, you, we, theyprorate
he, she, itprorates

Past simpleLesson

all personsprorated

Present perfectLesson

I, you, we, theyhave prorated
he, she, ithas prorated

Future simple (will)Lesson

all personswill prorate

Word family

3 related words

See also

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