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prorate

/ˈproʊ.reɪt/

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verb

/ˈproʊ.reɪt/C1formalamericanbusiness
  • ruГлагол, означающий распределять, выделять или рассчитывать что-либо пропорционально, часто используется в финансовых, биллинговых или бухгалтерских контекстах.

A verb meaning to allocate, distribute, or calculate something proportionally, often used in financial, billing, or accounting contexts.

  1. Proportional distributionB2formalbusiness

    To allocate or distribute something, such as costs or payments, proportionally based on a specific factor like time or usage.

    ruПропорциональное распределение

    • The rent was prorated for the ten days she moved in mid-month.
    • We need to prorate the expenses among all team members.
    • The insurance premium is prorated if you cancel early.

    Synonymsallocateapportiondistributedivideproportion

  2. Proportional assessmentB2formalbusiness

    To divide or assess something, like a bill or share, in proportion to a given basis.

    ruПропорциональное распределение

    • The company will prorate the bonus based on months worked.
    • Taxes are prorated according to the property's value.
    • The fee is prorated for part-time students.

    Synonymsallocateapportionassigndistributeproportion

Forms
  • prorated past participle
  • prorated past simple
  • prorating present participle
  • prorates third person singular