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PRO FORMA
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Dictionary entry overview: What does pro forma mean?
• PRO FORMA (adjective)
The adjective PRO FORMA has 1 sense:
1. done or produced as a formality only
Familiarity information: PRO FORMA used as an adjective is very rare.
• PRO FORMA (adverb)
The adverb PRO FORMA has 1 sense:
1. in a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
Familiarity information: PRO FORMA used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Done or produced as a formality only
Synonyms:
perfunctory; pro forma
Context example:
a one-candidate pro forma election
Similar:
formal (being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress))
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a set manner without serious attention; as a formality
Synonyms:
perfunctorily; pro forma
Context example:
he kissed her cheek perfunctorily
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