Definitions

pro rata

[proh rey-tuh, rah-] / proʊ ˈreɪ tə, ˈrɑ- /

ADVERB

in proportion

Synonyms

WEAK

according to the calculated share ad valorem correlatively in proportion proportionately prorate prorated respectively

Example Sentences

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There is one wrinkle, he adds: The pro rata rule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Burdis says it is possible that redemption requests at some might exceed the threshold of 5% of assets, after which Blue Owl is allowed to only honor them partially, in a pro rata fashion.

From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025

In that case, you’d only owe pro rata rent through the date when you vacate the unit and a landlord couldn’t charge you any fines or fees for terminating the lease.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

The fund will be divided among the qualified claimants on a pro rata basis, depending on how much they were overcharged by the DWP.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

The mode of reckoning costs might then become simple—a pro rata division of total outlays among all parts of the business.

From Essentials of Economic Theory As Applied to Modern Problems of Industry and Public Policy by Clark, John Bates