prorate

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/, /ˈpɹoʊ.ɹeɪt/
Rhymes: -eɪt, -oʊɹeɪt

Verb

prorate (third-person singular simple present prorates, present participle prorating, simple past and past participle prorated)

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

Translations

divide proportionately

Bulgarian: разделям пропорционално (razdeljam proporcionalno)
Japanese: 日割りする (hiwari-suru)
Portuguese: ratear (pt)
Spanish: prorratear (es)

Anagrams

praetor, prætor

This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.