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pro·rate
 prorate
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- pronunciation:
- pro
reIt
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transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
prorates, prorating, prorated |
| definition: |
to divide, allocate, or assess proportionately.
The water tax is prorated according to consumption. |
| related words: |
distribute, share |
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| derivations: |
proratable (adj.), proration (n.) |
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