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memorandum

mem·o·ran·dum
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mem-uh-ran-duh m]
    • /ˌmɛm əˈræn dəm/
    • /ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mem-uh-ran-duh m]
    • /ˌmɛm əˈræn dəm/

Definitions of memorandum word

  • noun plural memorandum a short note designating something to be remembered, especially something to be done or acted upon in the future; reminder. 1
  • noun plural memorandum a record or written statement of something. 1
  • noun plural memorandum an informal message, especially one sent between two or more employees of the same company, concerning company business: an interoffice memorandum. 1
  • noun plural memorandum Law. a writing, usually informal, containing the terms of a transaction. 1
  • noun plural memorandum Diplomacy. a summary of the state of an issue, the reasons for a decision agreed on, etc. 1
  • noun plural memorandum a document transferring title to goods but authorizing the return of the goods to the seller at the option of the buyer. 1
See all 21 definitions of memorandum

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Origin of memorandum

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
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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Parts of speech for Memorandum

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Memorandum

memorandum popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for memorandum

noun memorandum

  • announcement — An announcement is a statement made to the public or to the media which gives information about something that has happened or that will happen.
  • notice — an announcement or intimation of something impending; warning: a day's notice.
  • directive — serving to direct; directing: a directive board.
  • memo — memorandum.
  • diary — A diary is a book which has a separate space for each day of the year. You use a diary to write down things you plan to do, or to record what happens in your life day by day.
All 20 Synonyms of memorandum

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Related words

  • credit memorandum

    a memorandum issued to an account allowing a credit or reducing a debit, especially one posted to a customer's account.

  • docket

    Also called trial docket. a list of cases in court for trial, or the names of the parties who have cases pending.

  • note

    a brief record of something written down to assist the memory or for future reference.

  • ticket

    a slip, usually of paper or cardboard, serving as evidence that the holder has paid a fare or admission or is entitled to some service, right, or the like: a railroad ticket; a theater ticket.

  • aide-mémoire

    An aide-memoire is something such as a list that you use to remind you of something.

  • bordereau

    a memorandum or invoice prepared for a company by an underwriter, containing a list of reinsured risks
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