prorate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb make a proportional settlement or distribution
  2. verb divide or assess proportionally
    • The rent was prorated for the rest of the month

WordNet

Pro*rate" transitive verb
Etymology
From L. pro rata (sc. parte) according to a certain part, in proportion.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Prorated; present participle & verbal noun Prorating
Definitions
  1. To divide or distribute proportionally; to assess pro rata. U.S.

Webster 1913