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as in notice
a written communication giving information or directions
I'm waiting for the memorandum that will explain the new vacation policy
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as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another
the studio executives depend on endless memoranda to keep track of what's going on at a movie shot on location
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Recent Examples of memorandum
In July 2022, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Aliyev signed a memorandum of understanding to double Azerbaijan’s gas exports to the EU.
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Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
In addition, a memorandum of understanding between D.C. and Trump's Interior Department would be required to address environmental hazards with the RFK site.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The fashion governing body is among signatories of the memorandum of understanding issued last May to tackle worker exploitation, undeclared work, tax evasion, and unfair contractual practices in the fashion supply chain.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
After rejecting the ceasefire earlier, Russia demanded that both sides draft memorandums on the parameters of the talks, which would then have to be reconciled -- effectively stalling the process.
—Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
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Jeffrey Mankoff, Foreign Affairs, 24 July 2025
In addition, a memorandum of understanding between D.C. and Trump's Interior Department would be required to address environmental hazards with the RFK site.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 23 July 2025
The fashion governing body is among signatories of the memorandum of understanding issued last May to tackle worker exploitation, undeclared work, tax evasion, and unfair contractual practices in the fashion supply chain.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
After rejecting the ceasefire earlier, Russia demanded that both sides draft memorandums on the parameters of the talks, which would then have to be reconciled -- effectively stalling the process.
—Arkansas Online, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorandum
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According to the recall notice provided by the FDA, Navarro recalled approximately 32,670 pounds of the brand Fancy Medium pecans from a variety of packaging sizes, from small to jumbo.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Students who qualify will receive acceptance notices.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The letter placed at his door Friday admonished him for that vote and called on him to vote against cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and public education when Congress returns to Washington, D.C., in September.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Aug. 2025
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The letters were signed by HJC chairman Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), the latter of whom chairs the subcommittee on the administrative state, regulatory reform and antitrust.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Its almost schmaltzy final notes are a brilliant companion to Coppola’s unforgettable ending.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 Aug. 2025
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Instead, only Knox's handwritten notes were allowed as evidence, according to CBS News at the time.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Reallocating prime space, improving daylight, or curating meaningful art can send a clearer message than a memo.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Each takes charge of a day of the week, leaving voice memos and diary entries for the others; their texts and transcripts form the book.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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As a proud dad, the 38-year-old wrote his firstborn a sweet epistle to acknowledge his birthday.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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One of the earliest witnesses to the spread of Christianity, the codex features the first epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN,
3 Apr. 2024
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The native note-taking app is robust, with over 24 page templates, including musical notation, graph paper, line notes, and weekly planning.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 July 2025
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Comparing these numbers, the familiar decimal notation is the most efficient by far: only two digits are needed to write down 17, which could be advantageous for a computer.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
18 July 2025
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That declaration is a major part of the process for the state to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, also known as FEMA.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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His declaration of the situation as a public safety emergency drew criticism from local officials, as violent crime in the city is at a 30-year-low.—
Time,
Time,
12 Aug. 2025
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Lal and Myers seem to have captured the new administration’s attention: Duffy’s new directive ordering the development of the reactor specifically mentioned this risk.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
10 Aug. 2025
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But a close read of the directive invites uncertainty about what’s actually being called for.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Memorandum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorandum. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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