memorandum

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  1. noun A short note written as a reminder.
  2. noun A written record or communication, as in a business office.
  3. noun Law A short written statement outlining the terms of an agreement, transaction, or contract.

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  • Of these entertainments he has left a curious account, and as the memorandum is in English it may, perhaps, be reproduced here. —  Haydn
  • The only possible negative aspect acknowledged in the memorandum was the psychological and propaganda fallout from crop spraying, and Secretary McNamara cited Ambassador Nolting's estimate that such reaction would be relatively negligible. —  Operation Ranch Hand - The Air Force and Herbicides in Southeast Asia 1961-1971
  • The groups said approval of the memorandum was a violation of California laws because it does not include enough detail about how the TRPA will regulate the potential negative environmental effects from the projects. —  North Lake Tahoe Bonanza - Top Stories
  • Lee Swislow, head of Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, a leader in the court fights over marriage equality, said the memorandum was a "very limited step toward equal benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees."
  • On her show, Maddow noted that Wednesday's remarks by Obama and his signing of the memorandum was his "first move in support of gay rights since taking office and his first substantial comments on gay rights since taking office."
 

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memo ·  memoir ·  diary ·  sketch ·  pamphlet ·  essay ·  correspondence ·  document ·  journal ·  summary ·  telegram ·  transcript

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memorandum:   memoranda
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Etymologies (2)

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  1. Middle English, to be remembered (used as a manuscript notation), from Latin, neuter sing. gerundive of memorāre, to bring to remembrance; see memorable.

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  1. = French memorandum, from Latin memorandum, neuter of memorandus, to be remembered, gerundive of memorare, bring to remembrance: see memorate.
 

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/mɛməˈrændəm/
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