pro forma

prepared in a standard form or wording that others can copy or follow.

• standardized

  stresses that the form follows a fixed pattern

• boilerplate

  often refers to ready-made legal or official wording

• model

  focuses on something given as an example to copy

• customized

  made specially for one case instead of from a set form

• original

  written freshly rather than copied from a model

a document sent to a buyer before delivery that lists the goods and prices to be paid.

• advance invoice

  plain-English label for an invoice sent ahead of delivery

• quotation

  can overlap, but a quotation does not always function as invoice paperwork

• estimate

  is less formal and may not list goods for payment in the same way

• final invoice

  the bill sent after the goods or service are actually supplied

used to say that something is done just to satisfy custom or procedure, without much real feeling or effect.

• perfunctory

  stresses a lack of care or interest in the action

• token

  suggests a small symbolic act rather than a fully meant one

• formalistic

  focuses on following procedure more than substance

• sincere

  shows real feeling rather than appearance only

• thoughtful

  shows genuine care and attention