memorandum
ˌmɛmərˈændəm
memoranda
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Definition of memorandum - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
remindershort note serving as a reminder
  • She left a memorandum on the fridge.
memo note reminder
2.
businesswritten business communication within an office
  • The manager sent a memorandum to all staff.
memo note
3.
diplomacybrief diplomatic communication between governments
  • The memorandum outlined the treaty terms.
dispatch note
4.
transactionRareshort written summary of transaction termsRare
  • They signed a memorandum after the meeting.
note record
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Images of memorandum

  • memorandum: written business communication within an office
    written business communication within an office
  • memorandum: brief diplomatic communication between governments
    brief diplomatic communication between governments
  • memorandum: short written summary of transaction terms
    short written summary of transaction terms

Expressions with memorandum

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document that gives reasons and background for a plan or law
The minister released an explanatory memorandum with the new bill.
legal document outlining a company's structure and purpose
The memorandum of association must be filed with the registrar of companies..

Origin of memorandum

Latin, memorandum (to be remembered)

Terms with memorandum included in their meaning

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mem.abbr.
abr: memorandum
short written note used for communication in offices
MOAacr.
acr: memorandum of agreement
document outlining terms between parties
MoUacr.
acr: memorandum of understanding
document showing agreement between two groups
POMacr.
acr: Project Objectives Memorandum
document listing main goals for a project
memory-aid
reminder or memorandum document

Examples of memorandum in a sentence

  • The memorandum on the desk was about the new policy.
  • A memorandum outlined the new office procedures.
  • She drafted a memorandum to propose the changes.
  • A memorandum was sent to clarify the agreement.
  • The memorandum addressed the diplomatic concerns.
  • The memorandum outlined the terms of the merger.

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  1. French:mémo, mémorandum, ...
  2. German:Memo, Memorandum, ...
  3. Italian:promemoria, memorandum, ...
  4. Spanish:memorando, comunicado, ...
  5. Portuguese:memorando, nota diplomática, ...
  6. Chinese:备忘录, 内部通知, ...
  7. Japanese:メモ, 回覧, ...
  8. Arabic:مُذَكِّرَة, مُذَكِّرَة دَاخِلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּזְכִּיר, מִזְכָּר, ...
  10. Russian:записка, протокол, ...
  11. Ukrainian:меморандум, ...
  12. Hindi:स्मरण-पत्र, ज्ञापन, ...

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