prorated
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for prorated, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Calculated in proportion to the part of a billing period, salary period or quantity that actually applies, instead of the full amount.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Calculated in proportion to the part of a billing period, salary period or quantity that actually applies, instead of the full amount.
“Your first invoice is prorated because you signed up on the 14th.”
Opposites
2. verb
Past tense of prorate: to divide or charge something in proportion.
“The landlord prorated the rent for the eleven days she stayed.”
How to Use Prorated
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Chiefly American English; standard in billing, payroll and subscription services.
Etymology
Past participle of prorate, coined from the Latin phrase pro rata "according to the rate".
Full origin of prorated →Frequently Asked Questions
What does prorated mean on a bill?
It means you are charged only for the portion of the billing period you actually used. Sign up halfway through a month on a £30 plan and the prorated first charge is about £15.
What is the difference between prorated and pro rata?
They mean the same thing. Prorated is the American verb-based form used of a specific amount already adjusted; pro rata is the Latin phrase, more common in British English, describing the basis of the calculation.
Is prorated rent based on 30 days or the actual month?
It depends on the lease. Some landlords divide the monthly rent by 30 regardless, others by the true number of days in that month, which changes the figure slightly. The lease should say which method applies.