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It'd be really nice if articles like this began with a definition of the term. Terms can often be ambiguous so this helps ground the article and ensure everyon
by aeternum 5y ago
It'd be really nice if articles like this began with a definition of the term.
Terms can often be ambiguous so this helps ground the article and ensure everyone is talking about the same thing. There are also plenty of HN readers who have no idea what it refers to that would also benefit greatly.
- Stratoscope 5y agoI'm one of those HN readers who has no idea. All I knew about "pro rata" was from tire warranties! http://continentaltire.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/789/~/mileage-warranty http://continentaltire.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/... robotresearcher linked to an investment-related definition in another comment: https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/finance/pro-rata-right/ https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/knowledge/fi...