Verb: prorate prow'reyt or 'prow,reyt
- Make a proportional settlement or distribution
"The landlord prorated the rent for the partial month of occupancy"
- Divide or assess proportionally
"The rent was prorated for the rest of the month"
Derived forms: prorates, prorated, prorating
Type of: calculate, cipher, compute, cypher, figure [N. Amer], reckon, settle, work out
Encyclopedia: Prorate