An act of performing surgery may be called a surgical procedure, operation, or simply surgery. In this context, the verb operate means to perform surgery. The adjective surgical means pertaining to surgery; e.g. surgical instruments or surgical nurse.
My definition: Pro rata, when it comes to jobs, generally refers to pay. Say the salary is '$40,000 per annum-pro rata', it will mean that if you only work part time, you get part of the pay.A standard week is (about) 40 hours, so the pay for 20 hours will be $20,000 per annum.y definition: Pro rata, when it comes to jobs, generally refers to pay. Say the salary is '$40,000 per annum-pro rata', it will mean that if you only work part time, you get part of the pay.
Pro rata basically means wages are in proportion to hours worked. So a wage of Â£12,000 FULL TIME, (full time is classed as 39 hours) so for 20 hours, pro rata of Â£12,000 would be approximately half-so 20 hours a week would give yearly wage of Â£6,000.eport Abuse. Pro rata basically means wages are in proportion to hours worked. So a wage of Â£12,000 FULL TIME, (full time is classed as 39 hours) so for 20 hours, pro rata of Â£12,000 would be approximately half-so 20 hours a week would give yearly wage of Â£6,000. â¥ Bekka â¥ Â· 9 years ago.