memorandum
pronunciation
How to pronounce memorandum in British English:
UK [ˌmeməˈrændəm]
How to pronounce memorandum in American English:
US [ˌmeməˈrændəm]
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- Noun:
- a written proposal or reminder
Word Origin
- memorandum (n.)
- early 15c., from Latin memorandum "(thing) to be remembered," neuter singular of memorandus "worthy of remembrance, noteworthy," gerundive of memorare "to call to mind," from memor "mindful of" (see memory). Originally a word written at the top of a note, by 1540s it came to stand for the note itself. The Latin plural is memoranda. Compare also agenda.
Example
- 1. The pentagon will issue a formal memorandum in the next few weeks .
- 2. Japan signed its first defense memorandum in southeast asia with singapore in 2009 .
- 3. The official memorandum does not outline consequences for countries with poor records on gay rights .
- 4. And the signed memorandum of understanding with china disclosed thursday is far from a done deal .
- 5. There is also a non-binding memorandum of understanding governing the exchange of information about systemically significant firms .