Word: proration
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
ra
tion
Definition: In a telephone switching center, the distribution or allocation of equipment or components proportionally among a number of functions, to provide a requisite grade of service.
Morphemes:
Affix: prorate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To divide proportionately, especially by day; to divide pro rata.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pro
Language: la
Decoded: pro
Meaning: according to
Affix: ratus
Language: la
Decoded: ratus
Meaning: calculated
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.