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memorandum
1: an informal record
; also : a written reminder2: an informal written note of a transaction or proposed instrument3 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.
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