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pro rata (► relating to a calculation of something such as pay or benefits according to a smaller number of hours worked, a smaller amount of something used, etc. in relation to the hours worked in a full time job, a larger amount of something used, etc.: "Part-timers should also get the same benefits as full-timers but on a pro-rata basis. a pro rata refund/increase/share "They may get a pro rata refund for the holiday they lost out on. pro rata adverb ► "She earns $40,000 a year pro rata. CBED Alexander Demidov); pro rata (a pro rata payment or share in something is calculated according to exactly how much of something is used, how much work is done etc: • The residents here pay more than their pro rata share of taxes. • Fees for longer or shorter courses are calculated on a pro rata basis. – pro rata adverb : • The company directors are required to allot the shares to existing shareholders pro rata to the number of shares owned. LBED Alexander Demidov) |
