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pro¹ Definition

pro (prō)

adverb

on the affirmative side; favorably

Etymology: L, for < IE base *pro, forward > Gr pro, before, Goth fra-, Ger ver-

adjective

favorable

favorably disposed toward; for

noun pl. pros

  1. a person who favors the affirmative side of some debatable question
  2. an argument in favor of something the pros and cons of a matter
  3. a vote for the affirmative

pro² Definition

pro (prō)

adjective

professional ( & )

noun pl. pros

  1. professional ( & )
  2. a golfer, tennis player, etc. affiliated with a particular club as a contestant, teacher, etc.

PRO Definition

PRO

public relations officer (or office)

.pro (professional) Telecom Definition

Pronounced dot pro. The Internet generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) reserved exclusively for certified professionals, professional companies, and professional associations. Individual professional domains include .med.pro for doctors, .law.pro for lawyers, and .cpa.pro for accountants. This is an unsponsored domain. See also gTLD, Internet, and unsponsored domain.

pro Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • discuss: You can ask to be present and spend time in private discussing the pros and cons with your relative before they sign the form.
  • outweigh: What if, after sober and careful consideration, they have decided that the cons of doing what you ask for outweigh the pros?
  • argue: It tends to argue the pros and cons of schemes that have for long been agreed to be desirable - LRT.
  • examine: David Dorn examines the pros and cons of Broadband, so that you can make an informed decision to change or not.
  • explain: Rufus Grig explains the pros of skills based routing Are you experienced?
  • outline: We will look into all these options in more detail outlining the pros and cons in each case.

Adjective modifier

  • seasoned: This is a good book to have on any project team whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game.
  • experienced: He had reached a quick fire 25 before Cutbill produced a magnificent delivery which proved to good even for the experienced old pro.
  • senior: As a junior at Surrey, I would stand in the Surrey Tavern and listen to the senior pros talking about the game.
  • relative: Read our related article to understand the difference between buying with or without advice and the relative pros and cons.
  • real: A real pro: the hit man's hit man.

Modifies a noun

  • rata: The account will be debited pro rata for the volume of solvent being disposed of.
  • tem: Also, a bat was spotted hanging from the roof, and it was considered better to leave it in peace pro tem.
  • formas: May involve electronic setting, submission, and return of student assignments using digital artifacts and pro formas where objective testing inappropriate.
  • wrestler: Saw him in a room with [ pro wrestler ] Jerry Lawlor, talking over... had planned.
  • snowboarder: Feel what it`s like to live the life of a real pro snowboarder.
  • vice-chancellor: The African Fund will be managed by a committee chaired by the pro Vice-Chancellor in charge of External Affairs.

Used with adjective complement

turn: Simpson, who turned pro in July had to dig deep to win.

Noun used with modifier

  • tennis: I would also be lying if I didn't say I liked the benefits that came with being a successful tennis pro.
  • golf: This was their fourth visit under the expert tuition of golf pro, Mike Harfield.