Memorandum: meaning, definitions and examples

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memorandum

 

[ ˌmɛməˈrændəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

official document

A memorandum is a written message or communication, often used in a professional or official setting to record information, provide instructions, or communicate decisions.

Synonyms

communication, memo, note

Examples of usage

  • Please send a memorandum to all staff members regarding the new company policy.
  • The CEO issued a memorandum outlining the changes in the organization's structure.

Translations

Translations of the word "memorandum" in other languages:

🇵🇹 memorando

🇮🇳 स्मरण पत्र

🇩🇪 Memorandum

🇮🇩 memorandum

🇺🇦 меморандум

🇵🇱 memorandum

🇯🇵 覚書 (おぼえがき)

🇫🇷 mémorandum

🇪🇸 memorándum

🇹🇷 muhtıra

🇰🇷 메모랜덤 (memorandum)

🇸🇦 مذكرة

🇨🇿 memorandum

🇸🇰 memorandum

🇨🇳 备忘录 (bèiwànglù)

🇸🇮 memorandum

🇮🇸 minnisblað

🇰🇿 меморандум

🇬🇪 მემორანდუმი (memorandumi)

🇦🇿 memorandum

🇲🇽 memorándum

Etymology

The word 'memorandum' originated from Latin 'memorandum' which means 'something that must be remembered'. It has been used in English since the late 15th century to refer to a written reminder or note. Over time, it evolved to signify an official written communication within organizations.

See also: memo, memoir, memory.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,280 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.