ratable

adjective

rat·​able ˈrā-tə-bəl How to pronounce ratable (audio)
variants or rateable
: capable of being rated, estimated, or apportioned
ratably
ˈrā-tə-blē How to pronounce ratable (audio)
adverb

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Most leases require you to pay your ratable share of operating expenses, property taxes, insurance and common area maintenance (CAM) charges in addition to your base rent. — Marc Betesh, Forbes, 18 June 2021

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First Known Use

1503, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ratable was in 1503

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ratable

adjective
rat·​able
variants or rateable
ˈrāt-ə-bəl How to pronounce ratable (audio)
: able to be rated or estimated

Legal Definition

ratable

adjective
rat·​able
ˈrā-tə-bəl
: made or calculated according to a proportionate rate : pro rata
a ratable distribution of the bankruptcy estate
ratably
-blē How to pronounce ratable (audio)
adverb
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