pro rata

Divided by portion

Pro rata means in proportion—distributing or calculating something according to each party's share.

Insurance refunds, dividend payments, and expense allocations are typically calculated pro rata: The departing partner received her pro rata share of the profits.

The phrase functions as both adjective and adverb: a pro rata distribution, costs were divided pro rata.

proportional

proportionate

Scaled to fit properly

corresponding · relative · scaled · adjusted · equivalent · indexed · calibrated · aligned · balanced · comparative

allocation

share

Portion given out

distribution · slice · segment · part · cut · piece · divvy · lot · apportionment · stake

fairness

equitable

Just and unbiased

even-handed · equal · balanced · unbiased · rightful · deserved · merited · due · reasonable · square deal

calculation

compute

Determine by calculation

quantify · determine · figure · apportion · divide · split · allocate · distribute · assign · mete

Categories
Opposites
proportionality of distribution

pro rataequal shares

Identical divisions of whole

equal portions · even split · flat rate · per capita · disproportionate

calculation method

pro rataflat rate

Unchanging price regardless of quantity

flat · fixed rate · fixed · flat fee · uniform

Family

prorate, proration, prorated, prorating, prorates

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Rated G