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memorandum

[ mem-uh-ran-duhm ]

noun

, plural mem·o·ran·dums, mem·o·ran·da [mem-, uh, -, ran, -d, uh].
  1. a short note designating something to be remembered, especially something to be done or acted upon in the future; reminder.
  2. a record or written statement of something.
  3. an informal message, especially one sent between two or more employees of the same company, concerning company business:

    an interoffice memorandum.

  4. Law. a writing, usually informal, containing the terms of a transaction.
  5. Diplomacy. a summary of the state of an issue, the reasons for a decision agreed on, etc.
  6. a document transferring title to goods but authorizing the return of the goods to the seller at the option of the buyer.


memorandum

/ ˌmɛməˈrændəm /

noun

  1. a written statement, record, or communication such as within an office
  2. a note of things to be remembered
  3. an informal diplomatic communication, often unsigned: often summarizing the point of view of a government
  4. law a short written summary of the terms of a transaction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • premem·o·randum noun plural prememorandums prememoranda
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Word History and Origins

Origin of memorandum1

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin: something to be noted, noun use of neuter of memorandus, gerundive of memorāre to mention, tell
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Word History and Origins

Origin of memorandum1

C15: from Latin: (something) to be remembered
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Example Sentences

The House committee has sought to review the ethics memorandum, in part, to determine whether Emanuel complied with its recommendations.

President Donald Trump signed a memorandum last month to provide a $300 enhanced weekly unemployment benefit to be paid on top of state benefits.

From Fortune

In a 20-page document, known as a memorandum of intent, the two sides spelled out the rough terms of the deal.

The strategy, made clear in a memorandum called Our Path Forward, was to lean into subscriber growth.

From Digiday

Crucial to such partnerships are clearly stated goals from the get-go, or airtight memoranda of understanding.

The United States cannot simply walk away from the plain meaning of the Budapest Memorandum and leave Ukraine in the lurch.

Whether Carusi issued a similar memorandum to the directors of U.S. displaced-persons camps in Europe is currently unknown.

The memorandum begins by referring to the letter of “100 liberal American Jewish leaders.”

A presidential memorandum dated January 30 and signed by Obama made it a permanent position.

The evidence was a draft memorandum written by Hunt to Cameron, only weeks before the culture minister took over the bid.

The signatures at the bottom of this memorandum, were hidden from Wharton's view, when he was allowed to read it.

The memorandum testifies to the strength of Bruce's hold on the country, and to the recalcitrance of Edward's barons.

Pocket Memorandum-Books, of sufficient size to admit sketches.

"These are the references to the records," said Johnnie Bones, laying a memorandum on the table.

And, scribbling a hasty memorandum, he pressed the electric button upon the arm of his chair.

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What Is The Plural Of Memorandum?

Plural word for memorandum

The plural form of memorandum can be either memoranda or memorandums. The plurals of several other singular words that end in -um are also formed this way, including curriculum/curricula and bacterium/bacteria

Irregular nouns whose plurals are formed like memoranda derive directly from their original pluralization in Latin. However, the standard English plural -s ending is often also acceptable for many of these terms, as in curriculums and forums.

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memorablememorandum of understanding