Definition of the word pro forma

Pronunciation of vocabulary pro forma

pro formaadjective

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/ˌprəʊ ˈfɔːmə//ˌprəʊ ˈfɔːrmə/

Origin of the word pro forma

Word Originearly 16th cent.: from Latin.

Example of vocabulary pro formanamespace

meaning

prepared in order to show the usual way of doing something or to provide a standard method

  • a pro forma letter
  • pro forma instructions
meaning

sent in advance

  • a pro forma invoice (= a document that gives details of the goods being sent to a customer)
meaning

done because it is part of the usual way of doing something, although it has no real meaning

  • a pro forma debate

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary pro forma


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