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prorate

pro·rate

UK/pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/ US/ˈpɹoʊ.ɹeɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.
2.

divide or assess proportionally

  • “The rent was prorated for the rest of the month”

Origin

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

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