pro forma

[proh fawr-muh] / proʊ ˈfɔr mə /

ADJECTIVE

for the sake of form

Synonyms

STRONGEST

formal

STRONG

ceremonial official ritualistic

WEAK

conventional customary prescribed

ADVERB

as a matter of form

Synonyms

WEAK

as a matter of form done as a formality for form's sake

Example Sentences

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The board graphic is also shown on the proform.

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