Memorandum Definition
mĕmə-răndəm
memoranda, memorandums
noun
memoranda, memorandums
A short note written to help one remember something or remind one to do something.
Webster's New World
A record of events or observations, esp. one for future use.
Webster's New World
An informal written communication, as from one department to another in an office.
Webster's New World
In diplomacy, a summary or outline of a subject under discussion, reasons for or against some action, etc.
Webster's New World
A writing submitted to a court by a party arguing an aspect of a case; a brief.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Memorandum
Noun
Singular:
memorandum
Plural:
memoranda, memorandumsOrigin of Memorandum
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Middle English to be remembered (used as a manuscript notation) from Latin neuter sing. gerundive of memorāre to bring to remembrance memorable
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin memorandum, neuter of memorandus (“to be remembered"), gerundive of memorare (“to bring to rememberance"); see memorate.
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