Was Does Prorated Mean?

Pro rata is an adverb or adjective meaning in equal portions or in proportion. The term is used in many legal and economic contexts. The hyphenated spelling pro-rata for the adjective form is common, as recommended for adjectives by some English-language style guides.

What does it mean when something is prorated?

Prorated definition

Essentially, if you use something for less time than you're scheduled to use it for, it's fair to expect that you'll only be charged for the time you used. That's essentially what we mean by a prorated charge, or prorated amount.

What does prorated mean on a bill?

Prorated billing is a way to calculate accurate billing amounts when changes occur across a non-standard billing period.