pro-rata

In exact proportion

Pro-rata means proportional to a share or calculated according to a rate.

Insurance refunds are often pro-rata—if you cancel halfway through your policy, you get half back.

The bonus was distributed pro-rata based on hours worked.

The term appears in contracts and billing whenever amounts must be divided fairly according to some measure.

Also spelled prorata or pro rata.

proportional

proportionate

Scaled to fit properly

commensurate · corresponding · relative · comparative · equivalent · scaled · indexed · calibrated · graduated · weighted

allocation

distribute

Divide and deliver

partition · divide · parcel · portion · share · quota · allotment · distribution · slice · segment

fairness

equitable

Just and unbiased

even-handed · balanced · equal · unbiased · reasonable · entitlement · deservedness · parity · equity

financial

dividend

Corporate profit share

premium · interest · rent · subscription · billing · accrual · amortization · depreciation · annualized · adjustment

Opposites
proportionality of distribution

pro-rataequal portions

Identical amounts distributed

equal shares · even split · flat · uniform · across-the-board

calculation method

pro-rataflat-rate

Single unchanging charge

standard rate · blanket · one-size-fits-all · fixed-rate · fixed

Family

pro, rate, rates, rated, rating, ratio, ratios, ration, rations

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Top 500,000
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