pro rata: Meaning and Definition of

pro ra•ta

Pronunciation: (prō rā'tu, rä'-), [key]
  1. in proportion; according to a certain rate.

pro-ra•ta

Pronunciation: (prō-rā'tu, -rä'-), [key]
— adj.
  1. proportionately determined: a pro-rata share of income.
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