1. to divide, distribute, or assess proportionally
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘prorate’

Examples

• The company prorates vacation days based on the employee’s start date.
• The landlord prorates the rent when tenants move in mid-month.
• The insurance company prorates the premium refund for the unused portion of the policy.
• The gym prorates membership fees for new members who join partway through the billing cycle.
• The utility company prorates the final bill based on actual usage days.
• When she left her job early, HR prorates her final paycheck accordingly.