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memorandum

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌmeməˈrændəm/

memorandum means: A written message giving information or instructions to people in an organization or between governments.

noun

OFFICIAL MESSAGEC1

A written message giving information or instructions to people in an organization or between governments.

  • The manager sent a memorandum to staff.
  • An internal memorandum explained the change in policy.
  • The two governments exchanged memoranda before the meeting.

How to use it: a memorandum on something (The director sent a memorandum on the new safety rules.); a memorandum to someone (The minister issued a memorandum to all department heads.)

Similar words: memo

Common phrases: internal memorandum, issue a memorandum, memorandum on something

REMINDER NOTEC1

A short written note that helps you remember something.

  • I wrote a memorandum about the appointment.
  • She kept a memorandum of the things she needed to buy.
  • His pocketbook contained several memoranda about unfinished tasks.

Similar words: reminder, note

Common phrases: write a memorandum, personal memorandum

Questions about memorandum

What does memorandum mean?

A written message giving information or instructions to people in an organization or between governments.

What is memorandum in other languages?

Türkçe: muhtıra · Español: memorando · Français: note de service · Deutsch: Memorandum · Italiano: memorandum · 日本語: 通達

How do you pronounce memorandum?

It is pronounced /ˌmeməˈrændəm/.

How do you use memorandum in a sentence?

The manager sent a memorandum to staff. An internal memorandum explained the change in policy.

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