pro rata
phrase | /pro rata/
in proportion; proportionally apportioned
Literal meaning:
"in proportion"
pro rata
phrase | /pro rata/
Foreign Words & PhrasesLatinMEDIUMin proportion; proportionally apportioned
Literal meaning:
"in proportion"
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Examples
"Costs were divided pro rata across departments."
"Salaries were adjusted pro rata based on hours worked."
Mnemonic Trick
Pro rata = in proportion → shared proportionally
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