prorate
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prorate
- /pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/
- /ˈpɹoʊ.ɹeɪt/
Rhymes with -eɪt, -oʊɹeɪt
Where it comes from
American English derivation from pro rata, from Latin pro (“according to”) + ratus (“calculated”).
verb prorates · prorating · prorated
- To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.
Translations
Every language
verb divide proportionately
| Español | prorratear, cuotear |
|---|---|
| 日本語 | 日割りする hiwari-suru |
| Português | ratear |
| Français | partager au prorata, répartir au prorata |
| Italiano | ripartire in quote |
Talk about this word "prorate." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/prorate. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. prorate. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/prorate "prorate." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/prorate.Cite this
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title = {prorate},
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