| Pronunciation: | | prow'reyt
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| Matching Terms: | | proratable, proration
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- [v] divide or assess proportionally; "The rent was prorated for the rest of the month"
- [v] make a proportional settlement or distribution
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| | See Also: | | calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure, reckon, settle, work out |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Pro*rate"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Prorated}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Prorating}.] [From L. pro rata (sc. parte) according
to a certain part, in proportion.]
To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata.
[U.S.]
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