Memorandum: meaning, definitions and examples
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memorandum
[ ˌmɛməˈrændəm ]
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
Word origin
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.