Prorate

//pɹoʊˈɹeɪt// verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.
  2. 2
    divide or assess proportionally wordnet
  3. 3
    make a proportional settlement or distribution wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
distributeallocateapportionaskassesscharge

Etymology

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

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