memorandum — A written message or note, especially in business or diplomacy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A written message or note, especially in business or diplomacy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmeməˈrændəm/
Example Sentences
- The spy accidentally sent a top-secret memorandum to the office group chat instead of his handler.
- Please review the memorandum regarding the new safety protocols.
- The government issued a memorandum to all departments about budget cuts.
memorandum
NOUN[/ˌmeməˈrændəm/]
A written message or note, especially in business or diplomacy
💡 Concept
The manager pinned a memorandum about the new office rules on the board.
🎵 Rhyme
The memorandum needs an addendum before our referendum!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˌmeməˈrændəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmeməˈrændəm/
🌳Etymology
Rootmemor
Suffix--andum
🎵Rhyme
addendumreferendumagenda
addendum
referendum
agenda
🔗Collocations
internal memorandum
draft a memorandum
memorandum of understanding
confidential memorandum
circulate a memorandum
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The spy accidentally sent a top-secret memorandum to the office group chat instead of his handler.”
“Please review the memorandum regarding the new safety protocols.”
“The government issued a memorandum to all departments about budget cuts.”
😄 Fun example
“His memorandum about 'Mandatory Fun Friday' made everyone question his sanity.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
memonotecirculardirectivecommunique
Antonyms
verbal instructionoral communication
Related
documentcorrespondencenoticebulletinprotocol
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