prorated Definition
- 1divided or distributed proportionally
- 2calculated based on a portion of the whole amount
Using prorated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prorated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The rent for the first month was prorated since I moved in halfway through the month.
Example
Her bonus was prorated based on the number of months she worked at the company.
Example
The vacation days are prorated based on the number of hours worked per week.
prorated Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for prorated
- proportional
- distributed
- pro rata
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Summary: prorated in Brief
'Prorated' [proh-rey-tid] means divided or distributed proportionally, often calculated based on a portion of the whole amount. It is commonly used in financial and legal contexts, such as prorated rent, prorated bonuses, and prorated vacation days.
