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Definition of memorandum noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

memorandum

noun
 
/ˌmeməˈrændəm/
 
/ˌmeməˈrændəm/
(plural memoranda
 
/ˌmeməˈrændə/
 
/ˌmeməˈrændə/
)
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  1. (formal) a memo (= an official note from one person to another in the same organization)
    • an internal memorandum
    • leaks of confidential memoranda
    Extra Examples
    • The memorandum was dated 23 August.
    • a memorandum directing that the Army take action
    • a memorandum from the Attorney General to the President
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • internal
    • confidential
    • private
    … of memorandum
    • copy
    verb + memorandum
    • draft
    • draw up
    • prepare
    memorandum + verb
    • set something out
    • direct something
    preposition
    • in a/​the memorandum
    • memorandum from
    • memorandum to
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  2. (law) a record of a legal agreement that has not yet been formally prepared and signed
    • The two sides have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the conflict.
    • Refer to the terms set out in the company's memorandum.
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • internal
    • confidential
    • private
    … of memorandum
    • copy
    verb + memorandum
    • draft
    • draw up
    • prepare
    memorandum + verb
    • set something out
    • direct something
    preposition
    • in a/​the memorandum
    • memorandum from
    • memorandum to
    See full entry
  3. a proposal or report on a particular subject for a person, an organization, a committee, etc.
    • a detailed memorandum to the commission on employment policy
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • internal
    • confidential
    • private
    … of memorandum
    • copy
    verb + memorandum
    • draft
    • draw up
    • prepare
    memorandum + verb
    • set something out
    • direct something
    preposition
    • in a/​the memorandum
    • memorandum from
    • memorandum to
    See full entry
  4. Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin, literally ‘something to be brought to mind’, gerund of memorare. The original use was as an adjective, placed at the head of a record made for future reference.
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