Pro forma
adjective
Done as a formality, without deep meaning or value.
The company gave him a pro forma letter of dismissal.
Often appears as...
- pro forma letter
- pro forma invoice
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Showing what will or could happen if certain facts or assumptions are accepted.
These are just pro forma projections, they may change based on market conditions
Often appears as...
- pro forma financial statements
- pro forma projections
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Following a standard or usual way, just for the sake of following it.
The meeting is just a pro forma; the real decisions are made elsewhere.
Often appears as...
- pro forma meeting
- pro forma process
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
For the purpose of conformity alone, just to satisfy a requirement which otherwise doesn't have much value.
The applicant can submit a pro forma request, but it is rarely granted.
Often appears as...
- pro forma applied
- pro forma transition
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Done as a formality, without deep meaning or value.
The company gave him a pro forma letter of dismissal.
Often appears as...
- pro forma letter
- pro forma invoice
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Showing what will or could happen if certain facts or assumptions are accepted.
These are just pro forma projections, they may change based on market conditions
Often appears as...
- pro forma financial statements
- pro forma projections
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Following a standard or usual way, just for the sake of following it.
The meeting is just a pro forma; the real decisions are made elsewhere.
Often appears as...
- pro forma meeting
- pro forma process
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
For the purpose of conformity alone, just to satisfy a requirement which otherwise doesn't have much value.
The applicant can submit a pro forma request, but it is rarely granted.
Often appears as...
- pro forma applied
- pro forma transition
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Empty Formality
Used when something is done only to follow procedure, not because it's genuinely necessary or valued.
The yearly review is a pro forma; everyone gets the same feedback.
Pro Tip 2/2Lacking Substance
Indicates that the action or document does not contain meaningful information or sincerity.
He received a pro forma apology from the company, void of real remorse.
Pro Tip 1/2Empty Formality
Used when something is done only to follow procedure, not because it's genuinely necessary or valued.
The yearly review is a pro forma; everyone gets the same feedback.
Pro Tip 2/2Lacking Substance
Indicates that the action or document does not contain meaningful information or sincerity.
He received a pro forma apology from the company, void of real remorse.
Pro Tip 1/2Empty Formality
Used when something is done only to follow procedure, not because it's genuinely necessary or valued.
The yearly review is a pro forma; everyone gets the same feedback.
Pro Tip 2/2Lacking Substance
Indicates that the action or document does not contain meaningful information or sincerity.
He received a pro forma apology from the company, void of real remorse.
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