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

“We expect that this higher-than-expected capital generation is at least partly explained by management’s comment that the “natural catastrophe experience… was below the prorated annual budget”, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

MLB has not finalized regular payrolls, which are based on 2023 salaries and earned bonus plus prorated shares of signing bonuses.

From Seattle Times

“He prorated your parking ticket because he’s always doing 20 things at the same time,” Cruz says.

From Los Angeles Times