pro rated
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for pro rated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Adjusted in proportion to the part of a period or quantity that actually applies, rather than charged or paid in full.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
full
flat-rate
How to use pro rated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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Chiefly American. The one-word spelling prorated is the more usual form; pro-rated with a hyphen is also seen.
Etymology
From prorate, formed from the Latin phrase pro rata "according to the rate".
Full origin of pro rated →Frequently asked questions
Is it "pro rated" or "prorated"?
Prorated as one word is the standard spelling in American English and in most style guides. Pro rated and pro-rated appear informally but look like errors in edited writing.
How is a pro rated refund calculated?
You divide the amount paid by the full period covered, then multiply by the portion left unused. On a £120 annual plan cancelled after three months, nine unused months give a refund of £90.
