memoranda

mem·o·ran·dum  (mm-rndm)

n. pl. me·mo·ran·dums or me·mo·ran·da (-d)

1. A short note written as a reminder.

2. A written record or communication, as in a business office.

3. Law A short written statement outlining the terms of an agreement, transaction, or contract.

4. A business statement made by a consignor about a shipment of goods that may be returned.

5. A brief, unsigned diplomatic communication.

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

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memoranda

an informal collection of data to be remembered or preserved.

See also: Collections and Collecting

Thesaurus

Noun

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memoranda - a written proposal or reminder memo, memorandum note - a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment" aide-memoire, position paper - a memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications)