prorated

American  

[proh-rey-tid, proh-rey-tid] / proʊˈreɪ tɪd, ˈproʊˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. (especially of charges or payments) calculated in proportion to some other quantity, such as time.

   Fellowships to support the study of invention and innovation are awarded for a maximum of ten weeks and carry a prorated stipend.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of prorate.

Etymology

Origin of prorated

prorate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Those investors requesting withdrawals were prorated, meaning they got only a fraction of their money back.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

At the end of that window, if the total exceeds the typical 5% cap, all the requests can be prorated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

It’s worth remembering that New York agreed to pay all his salary other than a prorated share of the minimum, as required by league rules.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

After that, the reduction will be prorated, Prang’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024

I asked, unaware that this was the first official time of so many to come when I’d receive the prorated orphan discount.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth