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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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memorandum |
Formal documents or messages used within businesses or organizations, often to record official information or policies.
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memo |
Short for memorandum, commonly used in business settings for brief and informal notes or messages within an organization.
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note |
Casual or informal written information, often used for quick messages, reminders, or annotations.
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communication |
General term for the exchange of information between people, applicable in various situations including personal, professional, and public settings.
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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.