MEMORANDUM


Meaning of MEMORANDUM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌme-mə-ˈran-dəm ]

noun

( plural -dums or mem·o·ran·da -də)

Etymology: Middle English, to be remembered, from Latin, neuter of memorandus, gerundive of memorare

Date: 15th century

1. : an informal record ; also : a written reminder

2. : an informal written note of a transaction or proposed instrument

3.

a. : an informal diplomatic communication

b. : a usually brief communication written for interoffice circulation

c. : a communication that contains directive, advisory, or informative matter

Usage:

Although some commentators warn against the use of memoranda as a singular and condemn the plural memorandas, our evidence indicates that these forms are rarely encountered in print. We have a little evidence of the confusion of forms, including use of memorandum as a plural, in speech (as at congressional hearings). As plurals memoranda and memorandums are about equally frequent.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.