Meaning & use
Prorating
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Dividing, distributing, or calculating something proportionally based on a specific factor, such as time used.
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The landlord is prorating the rent since you're moving in halfway through the month.
The insurer is prorating the refund based on how many months of coverage remain.
A note on using this word
Prorate comes from the Latin phrase "pro rata," meaning "according to the calculated share," and is common in billing, insurance, and salary contexts.
Words with a similar meaning
apportioningallocating
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