Memorandum – A written message or brief report. A document recording the terms of a meeting or contract
(Pronounced mem-or-rand-um)
To remember the definition of the word memorandum, use the following mnemonic:
Memory can be random (memorandum) but not when a report has been written recording the terms of the discussion.
Examples of memorandum in a sentence
A memorandum is circulating around the office warning workers about the risks of violating the whistle blowing policy.
The school board approved the memorandum and issued the written report regarding a possible pay rise for teachers.
A status memorandum was sent out to update all detectives on the progress of the revived cold case.
