mem·o·ran·dum

(mĕm′ə-răn′dəm)

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

1. A short note written as a reminder.

2. A written record or communication, as in a business office. See Synonyms at letter.

3. Law

a. A short document outlining the terms of an agreement, especially as a draft leading to a formal, detailed contract: a memorandum of understanding.

b. A writing submitted to a court by a party arguing an aspect of a case; a brief.

c. A decision of an appellate court, particularly one that is not accompanied by any detailed explanation of the basis for the decision: a memorandum decision.

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

5. A brief, unsigned diplomatic communication.

[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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memoranda

an informal collection of data to be remembered or preserved.

See also: Collections and Collecting

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

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)