memorandum
Meaning: A written message or note, especially in business or diplomacy; a formal document recording the terms of a transaction or agreement.
Memorandum (plural: memoranda or memorandums; informal: memo) serves multiple functions. In business, it is an internal communication between staff. In diplomacy, it is a formal statement of policy or the terms of an agreement (a memorandum of understanding). In law, it records the terms of a contract. The word carries a formal, official tone. Common collocations include 'memorandum of understanding,' 'internal memorandum,' 'issue a memorandum,' and 'a confidential memorandum.'
Examples
- The two governments signed a memorandum of understanding on climate cooperation at the summit in Geneva. 两国政府在日内瓦峰会上签署了一份关于气候合作的谅解备忘录。Los dos gobiernos firmaron un memorando de entendimiento sobre cooperación climática en la cumbre de Ginebra.両国政府はジュネーブのサミットで、気候協力に関する了解覚書に署名した。양국 정부는 제네바 정상회담에서 기후 협력에 관한 양해각서에 서명했다.
- An internal memorandum leaked to the press revealed the extent of the company's financial difficulties. 一份泄露给媒体的内部备忘录揭示了该公司财务困难的严重程度。Un memorando interno filtrado a la prensa reveló la magnitud de las dificultades financieras de la empresa.マスコミに漏洩した社内メモにより、同社の財務困難の深刻さが明るみに出た。언론에 유출된 사내 메모를 통해 회사의 재정적 어려움의 심각성이 드러났다.
- The solicitor prepared a memorandum outlining the key terms of the proposed merger for the board's consideration. 律师为董事会审议准备了一份备忘录,概述了拟议合并的关键条款。El abogado preparó un memorando con los términos clave de la fusión propuesta para consideración del consejo de administración.弁護士は、提案された合併の主要条件を概説した覚書を取締役会の検討のために作成した。변호사는 제안된 합병의 주요 조건을 정리한 각서를 이사회의 검토를 위해 작성했다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: professional, legal, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin memorandum (something to be remembered), neuter gerundive of memorare (to bring to mind, mention), from memor (mindful, remembering). The word entered English in the fifteenth century as a note of something to be kept in mind.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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