Pronunciation: /proʊ ˈreɪtə/

Definitions of pro rata

noun a Latin term meaning 'in proportion'

Example Sentences

A1 I split the bill pro rata with my friends.

A2 The cost of the project will be divided pro rata based on each team member's contribution.

B1 The company offers pro rata pay for part-time employees.

B2 The bonus will be calculated pro rata depending on the employee's length of service.

C1 The pro rata distribution of profits among shareholders was fair and transparent.

C2 The pro rata allocation of resources ensured an equitable distribution among all departments.

adverb used to describe something being distributed or done in proportion to the share of each individual involved

Example Sentences

A1 Employees will be paid pro rata for any days worked.

A2 The rent will be calculated pro rata based on the number of days stayed.

B1 The bonus will be distributed pro rata according to the sales performance.

B2 The annual leave entitlement is calculated pro rata for part-time employees.

C1 The investment returns are distributed pro rata among the shareholders.

C2 The insurance payout will be determined pro rata based on the coverage amount.

Examples of pro rata in a Sentence

formal The employee's bonus will be calculated pro rata based on the number of months worked.

informal You'll only get paid pro rata for the days you actually worked.

slang I'm only getting paid pro rata for this gig, but it's better than nothing.

figurative His commitment to the project was pro rata to his level of interest in the topic.

Grammatical Forms of pro rata

past tense

pro rated

plural

pro ratas

comparative

more pro rata

superlative

most pro rata

present tense

pro rates

future tense

will pro rate

perfect tense

have pro rated

continuous tense

is pro rating

singular

pro rata

positive degree

pro rata

infinitive

to pro rate

gerund

pro rating

participle

pro rated

Origin and Evolution of pro rata

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'pro rata' originates from Latin, where 'pro' means 'for' or 'in proportion to' and 'rata' means 'calculated'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in financial contexts to indicate distribution or allocation in proportion to a specific basis, the term 'pro rata' has since expanded to be used in various industries to describe proportional distribution or allocation of resources or benefits.