[ prəʊ'fɔ:mə ]
■ adjective
1》 done or produced as a matter of form.
↘denoting a standard document or form.
2》 (of a financial statement) showing potential or expected income, costs, assets, or liabilities.
■ adverb as a matter of form or politeness.
■ noun a standard document or form.
Origin
C16: from L.