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memorandum definition

memo·ran·dum (mem′ə ran′dəm)

noun pl. memorandums -·dums or memoranda -·da (-də)

    1. a short note written to help one remember something or remind one to do something
    2. a record of events or observations, esp. one for future use
  2. an informal written communication, as from one department to another in an office
  3. in diplomacy, a summary or outline of a subject under discussion, reasons for or against some action, etc.
  4. Business a statement, made by the consignor, of the goods and terms of a consignment sent with the privilege of return
  5. Law a short written statement of the terms of an agreement, contract, or transaction

Etymology: ME < L neut. of memorandus, to be remembered, ger. of memorare, to remember: see memory

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memorandum Synonyms

memorandum

n.

notice, record, jotting; see note 2, 3, reminder.


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memorandum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • circulate: In June 1942, an internal memorandum circulated within the organization outlining its subversive action policy.

Adjective modifier

  • explanatory: An explanatory memorandum has been provided setting out clearly how the motion would amend the Standing Orders.

Modifies a noun

  • book: The cash memorandum books contain a record of the amount deducted from employees wages for the rent of mill houses on a weekly basis.

Noun used with modifier

  • draft: Draft memorandum by the sub-committee of the National Committee for Astronomy on the project for an international observatory in the Southern Hemisphere, 1956.

Preposition: of

  • understanding: A formal memorandum of understanding between our offices is expected to be agreed shortly.
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A memorandum iswritten not toinformthereader butto protect the writer.

-Acheson, Dean Gooderham

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