B2nounformalworkbusiness
US/ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/
UK/ˌmem.əˈræn.dəm/
an official written message sent between people in the same organization; memo for short
In context
The director circulated a memorandum about the new vacation policy.
According to the memorandum, all staff must attend the safety training on Monday.
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding before negotiating the contract.
Words that go with memorandum
verb + noun
- draft a memorandumPlease draft a memorandum for the board by Friday.
- write a memorandumShe wrote a memorandum summarizing the meeting.
- issue a memorandumThe ministry issued a memorandum on data security.
adjective + noun
- internal memorandumAn internal memorandum leaked to the press.
noun + preposition
- memorandum of understandingThey signed a memorandum of understanding last week.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a memorandomCorrect: a memorandum