What does memorandum mean?

Definitions for memorandum
ˌmɛm əˈræn dəmmem·o·ran·dum

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. memo, memorandum, memorandanoun

    a written proposal or reminder

Wiktionary

  1. memorandumnoun

    a short note serving as a reminder

  2. memorandumnoun

    a written business communication

  3. memorandumnoun

    a brief diplomatic communication

  4. memorandumnoun

    a page in an annual publication honoring the memory of a person who died during the past year.

  5. Etymology: From memorandum, neuter of memorandus, gerundive of memorare; see memorate.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. MEMORANDUMnoun

    A note to help the memory.

    Etymology: Latin.

    I resolved to new pave every street within the liberties, and entered a memorandum in my pocket-book accordingly. Guardian, №. 166.

    Nature’s fair table-book, our tender souls,
    We scrawl all o’er with old and empty rules,
    Stale memorandums of the schools. Jonathan Swift, Miscel.

Wikipedia

  1. Memorandum

    A memorandum (PL: memoranda; abbr: memo; from the Latin memorandum, "(that) which is to be remembered") or a briefing note is a written message that is typically used in a professional setting. Commonly abbreviated "memo," these messages are usually brief and are designed to be easily and quickly understood. Memos can thus communicate important information efficiently in order to make dynamic and effective changes.In law, a memorandum is a record of the terms of a transaction or contract, such as a policy memo, memorandum of understanding, memorandum of agreement, or memorandum of association. In business, a memo is typically used by firms for internal communication, while letters are typically for external communication. Other memorandum formats include briefing notes, reports, letters, and binders. They may be considered grey literature. Memorandum formatting may vary by office or institution. For example, if the intended recipient is a cabinet minister or a senior executive, the format might be rigidly defined and limited to one or two pages. If the recipient is a colleague, the formatting requirements are usually more flexible.

ChatGPT

  1. memorandum

    A memorandum, often referred to as a memo, is a brief written communication or note, generally used within an organization, to share information, make requests, or give instructions. Its purpose is to inform a group of people about a particular issue, event, or policy in a formal and concise manner.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Memorandumnoun

    a record of something which it is desired to remember; a note to help the memory

  2. Memorandumnoun

    a brief or informal note in writing of some transaction, or an outline of an intended instrument; an instrument drawn up in a brief and compendious form

  3. Etymology: [L., something to be remembered, neut. of memorandus, fut. pass. p. of memorare. See Memorable.]

Wikidata

  1. Memorandum

    A memorandum was from the Latin verbal phrase memorandum est, the gerundive form of the verb memoro, "to mention, call to mind, recount, relate", which means "It must be remembered...". It is therefore a note, document or other communication that helps the memory by recording events or observations on a topic, such as may be used in a business office. The plural form of the Latin noun memorandum so derived is properly memoranda, but if the word is deemed to have become a word of the English language, the plural memorandums, abbreviated to memos, may be used. A memorandum may have any format, or it may have a format specific to an office or institution. In law specifically, a memorandum is a record of the terms of a transaction or contract, such as a policy memo, memorandum of understanding, memorandum of agreement, or memorandum of association. Alternative formats include memos, briefing notes, reports, letters or binders. They could be one page long or many. If the user is a cabinet minister or a senior executive, the format might be rigidly defined and limited to one or two pages. If the user is a colleague, the format is usually much more flexible. At its most basic level, a memorandum can be a handwritten note to one's supervisor. In business, a memo is typically used by firms for internal communication, as opposed to letters which are typically for external communication.

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  1. Nouns Frequency

    Rank popularity for the word 'memorandum' in Nouns Frequency: #2901

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of memorandum in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of memorandum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of memorandum in a Sentence

  1. Mike Pompeo:

    What we objected to was the demands that were put that deeply violate fundamental principles of the separation of powers, they contacted State Department employees directly and told them not to contact legal counsel at State Department. Lawmakers from theForeign Affairs, Intelligence and Oversight committees moved forward with testimony from their first key witness Thursday --- former U.S. envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker, who resigned last week after receiving word his name had surfaced in the whistleblower complaint. Text messages released by Kurt Volker to Congress show U.S. officials involved with Ukraine arguing internally last month over whether Trump was engaged in a quid pro quo. Fox News on Friday also obtained Kurt Volker prepared testimony, in whichhe details Kurt Volker interactions with Rudy Giuliani lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who was probing whether Burisma had sought to garner influence with Joe Biden by paying high fees to Joe Biden son. A memorandum of the July 25 call between Rudy Giuliani and Zelensky released last month showed that while Rudy Giuliani sought a Ukrainian probe into the Joe Biden family, Rudy Giuliani did not explicitly use the $ 400 million in military aid as leverage. Trumptweeted Thursday that Rudy Giuliani had an.

  2. European Economic Commissioner Pierre Moscovici:

    The Commission has but one compass, that of the growth and stability pact, and rules should be implemented, concerning Greece, we have another compass, the adoption of the memorandum of understanding and the (reform) program. Nothing should make us loosen these reforms.

  3. Evangelos Venizelos:

    After losing precious time in supposedly tough negotiation for internal consumption, the government has ... asked for an extension of the loan agreement that is identical to the memorandum and the bailout programme.

  4. Ambassador Ron Dermer:

    With the nuclear deal now moving ahead, Israel is also moving ahead, hoping to forge a common policy with the United states to address the continuing dangers posed by Iran, discussions over a new Memorandum of Understanding between Israel and the United States, which had been on hold for some time, resumed this past week in Washington.

  5. Taras Vysotskiy:

    If the pace of exports becomes such that we are exporting 2 million tonnes in April, so, as we agreed (with traders) and warned - we will have to implement the paragraph of the memorandum to stop exports, so far, the pace that we are tracking looks like we are not going to exceed these 2 million tonnes.

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