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PRORATION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The proportional limitation of production or distribution of something (e.g. crude oil or natural gas) to some fractional part of the total capacity of each producer
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("proration" is a kind of...):
coordination (the regulation of diverse elements into an integrated and harmonious operation)
Derivation:
prorate (divide or assess proportionally)
prorate (make a proportional settlement or distribution)