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Definition of “memorandum

memorandum (ˌmɛməˈrændəmPronunciation for memorandum

Definitions

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
Often (esp for senses 1, 2) shortened to

Word Origin

C15: from Latin: (something) to be remembered

Quotations

  • "A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer" Dean Acheson

Usage examples

  • `Ernst, I think you'd better send a memorandum to the Ministry of Propaganda about those student pilot crashes.
    Ross, Melville, 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.
    Bernard Cornwell, SHARPE'S TRAFALGAR (2001)

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