memorandum

Meanings

• noun

  A formal written message or record, typically issued by an organization or institution, requesting information or action.

  - "The memorandum requested employees to submit their annual reports by the end of the month."
  - "A memorandum of understanding was signed between the two companies."

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Variants

List of all variants of memorandum that leads to same result
memoranda , memorandum , memorandums

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'memorandum' meaning 'worth remembering'.

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Trivia

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1. The first known use of the term 'memorandum' in English was in the 15th century.

2. Memorandums were used extensively during the Roman Empire for record keeping and communication.

3. The term 'memorandum' is also used in law to refer to a document that summarizes the facts of a case and the points of law involved.

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Related Concepts

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1. Minutes: Minutes are a formal record of the proceedings of a meeting, including the agenda, discussions, decisions made, and action items.

2. Memo: Memo is a shortened form of memorandum, often used in informal business communication.

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Culture

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In business and administrative contexts, memorandums are used to communicate important information, directives, or policies. They can also be used to document meetings or discussions.

How to Memorize "memorandum"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a memorandum, imagine a formal document with a clear heading, date, and address, followed by the body of the text containing the message or request.

2. associate
   

   - To associate memorandum with a specific action or response, create a mental link between the word and the action you need to take when you encounter a memorandum.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of memorandum, you can use the mnemonic 'Worth Remembering' to help you recall the definition.

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