proforma
0 antonyms and opposites of proforma, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A document sent in advance as a formality rather than as a demand for payment, especially a proforma invoice that sets out what goods or services will cost before they are supplied.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A document sent in advance as a formality rather than as a demand for payment, especially a proforma invoice that sets out what goods or services will cost before they are supplied.
“Send them a proforma so they can raise the purchase order.”
2. adjective
Done as a matter of form, or prepared in a standard format rather than reflecting final figures.
“The board's approval was largely pro forma.”
How to use proforma
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Formal and businesslike. Usually written pro forma as two words for the adjective, and proforma as one word for the document, especially in British and Indian business English.
Etymology
From Latin pro forma, "for the sake of form".
Full origin of proforma →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a proforma invoice and a normal invoice?
A proforma invoice is a quotation in invoice form, sent before goods or services are supplied so the buyer knows the cost and can arrange payment or paperwork. A normal invoice is a legal demand for payment issued once the sale has happened, and only that one goes into the accounts.
What do pro forma financial statements show?
They show what a company's figures would look like under a stated assumption, such as after a planned merger or excluding one-off costs. Because the assumptions are chosen by the company, they should be read alongside the audited statements, not instead of them.