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memorandum

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌmɛmɝˈændəm// UK //mˌɛməɹˈændəm// mem·o·ran·dum

n. a short written report or message used in an office to share information or remind people of something. It is often used for official business agreements.

n. a written message or report used for internal communication within an organisation or as a formal record of a legal agreement. Often abbreviated to 'memo' in less formal contexts.


SIMPLE

The manager sent a memorandum about the new office hours.

CONTEXTUAL

The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to outline their future partnership goals.

COMPLEX

The legal team drafted a formal memorandum detailing the potential risks associated with the merger before the final board meeting.

Synonyms
Origin

Learned borrowing from Latin memorandum, neuter of memorandus (“to be remembered”).

Usage

The plural form can be either 'memorandums' or the more traditional 'memoranda'.

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