done or produced as a matter of form:pro forma reports
denoting a standard document or form, especially an invoice sent in advance of or with goods supplied:a pro forma invoice
(of a financial statement) showing potential or expected income, costs, assets, or liabilities, especially in relation to some planned act or situation:revenues in excess of 35 million dollars on a pro forma basis
adverb
as a matter of form or politeness:he nodded to him pro forma
noun
a pro forma document or form:please return the enclosed pro forma
Origin:
early 16th century: from Latin
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Definition of pro forma in the US English dictionary
