simple past tense and past participle of prorate

(telecommunications) In budgeting, the proportional distribution or allocation of parameters, such as noise power and transmission losses, among a number of tandem-connected items, such as equipment, cables, links, or trunks, in order to balance the performance of communications circuits.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of prorate

To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.

present participle of prorate

Capable of being prorated, or divided proportionately.

plural of proration