memorandum (ˌmɛməˈrændəm
)
Definitions
noun
- a written statement, record, or communication such as within an office
- a note of things to be remembered
- an informal diplomatic communication, often unsigned: often summarizing the point of view of a government
- law a short written summary of the terms of a transaction
Often (esp for senses 1, 2) shortened to
Word Origin
C15: from Latin: (something) to be rememberedQuotations
"A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer"
Usage examples
`Ernst, I think you'd better send a memorandum to the Ministry of Propaganda about those student pilot crashes.
, Lohengrin (1986)An application for the alteration of the memorandum was still pending.
Business Today (1996)He signed a memorandum of understanding with the port authority to operate a regional airline 13 months ago.
Globe and Mail (2003)In his memorandum , also copied to Mr Campbell, Mr Williams wrote: "I am very happy for him to be named.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)I asked him to fetch a memorandum about our original agreement with Holkar.
, SHARPE'S TRAFALGAR (2001)