prorated
adjective
pro·rat·ed
(ˌ)prō-ˈrā-təd 
ˈprō-ˌrā-
: divided, distributed, or assessed proportionately (as to reflect an amount of time that is less than the full amount included in an initial arrangement)
The catch is that the Dolphins can get back the prorated portion of the $5 million if Madison defaults on the contract.—
Mike Freeman
Mike FreemanIn some cases the warranty is prorated—its value declines over its time limit. Other warranties are not prorated.—Roy Berendsohn
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Their prorated payroll this season was just $28.2 million, higher than only Pittsburgh and Baltimore, according to Spotrac, which tracks teams’ financial data.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2020
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2020
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“Prorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prorated. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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