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   pro for·ma

   /ˌprō ˈfôrmə/

   adjective

   • 1. 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 or expected act or situation: "revenues in excess of 35 million dollars on a pro forma basis"

   adverb

   • 1. as a matter of form or politeness: "he nodded to him pro forma"

   noun

   • 1. a standard document, form or financial statement: "please return the enclosed pro forma"

   Word Origin early 16th century: from Latin.

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