MEMORANDUM

(DOCUMENT) [noun] [C] [plural] memoranda or memorandums [specialized] - a short written report prepared specially for a person or group of people which contains information about a particular matterThe defence lawyers prepared a 15-page memorandum for the judge.(legal) A memorandum is also an informal legal agreement.The three countries have signed a memorandum in which they agree to work together.The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with a group of investors to sell its steel operations.