pro forma

Meaning

Adj

1. (not-comparable) Occurring, undertaken, or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of formality.
2. (not-comparable) Of or relating to a document of form, especially an invoice sent in advance.
3. (not-comparable) Showing projected costs, liabilities, etc., especially as a result of an expected action or situation. (of a financial document)

Adv

Undertaken or performed as a perfunctory matter, in the interest of form, or for the sake of politeness.

Noun

A document that shows the standard entries of a form or similar document.

Synonyms

perfunctory

as a formality

perfunctorily

ceremonial

for form’s sake

form-only

in form

Translations

pro forma

der Form halber

der Form wegen

pro forma

pro forma

pro forma

για τον τύπο

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin prō fōrmā.