memorandums

noun

variants or memoranda
plural of memorandum
1
as in notices
a written communication giving information or directions I'm waiting for the memorandum that will explain the new vacation policy

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2
as in letters
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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3
as in notes
a usually brief written reminder dispatched a memorandum to her secretary about the assignment

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Recent Examples of memorandums Decisions often get made in a room by people who trust one another, without committee memoranda or quarterly reporting obligations. — Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026 As of Friday afternoon, neither daughter had filed their sentencing memorandums. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 Goldman signed non-binding memorandums of understanding (MOUs), not formal contracts, with Nvidia. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Nvidia signed memorandums of understanding with Apollo, BlackRock, Blackstone, Brookfield, Goldman Sachs and KKR for the financing platforms. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026 President Min Aung Hlaing's two-day official visit includes meetings with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other officials at Government House, where they are expected to sign several memorandums of understanding. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 To achieve growth for both undergrad and graduate students, the admissions office is sending two staff members to India under memorandums of understanding and partnerships with organizations in that country. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Presidential national security powers Executive memorandums direct agencies to prepare reports, implement policies or align programs with the administration’s priorities. — Melinda Haas, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 The visit, led by officials tied to the White House’s energy policy apparatus, is expected to produce memorandums of understanding covering oil and key minerals such as gold, aluminum and possibly coal. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memorandums
  1. notices
  2. letters
  3. notes
  4. memos
  5. epistles
  6. notations
  7. directives
  8. messages
Noun
  • The state’s laws, which feature different requirements for condominiums and homeowners associations, establish detailed elections processes that include the timetables for the distribution of notices and other materials.
    — Gary M. Mars, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The staff member was unsure whether voters were notified directly but said notices were posted on the county's website, on social media, and at both locations.
    — Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of notices
Noun
  • The letters warns that legal action may follow if the state does not meet the 48-hour deadline to review the list.
    — SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Her boyfriend Tom Arnold becomes a writer/producer and complains that someone there stole his love letters and sold out his steamy relationship with Roseanne to the National Enquirer.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of letters
Noun
  • At the denouement, Kember is completely alone, his flat, narcotized baritone dripping onto the faded guitar notes like melted mercury.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Meta's popular smart glasses can take photos, capture video and record voice notes or reminders.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos,Annie Palmer, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of notes
Noun
  • That includes memos, corporate communications, and Maven blogs.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • But inside, Sweeney’s vision triumphed over Wright’s, who, despite many passionate memos, was unable to convince Harry to interfere.
    — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of memos
Noun
  • The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.
    — byDebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • While hunkered down in the trenches of World War I, a Greek scholar translated some of Paul’s epistles.
    — Robin Hoagland, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
Definition of epistles
Noun
  • The Pulse can perform much more intricate compositions than, say, a pair of industrial robot arms, and can work directly off of digital notations without the need for custom programming.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Bearing extensive handwritten notations and edits by the authors, it is estimated to sell for between $1 and $2 million.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 June 2026
Definition of notations
Noun
  • Wednesday’s filing marks the latest escalation in the legal fight over conditions at the facility and the government’s lack of compliance with the court’s directives.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Individual campuses in the CSU and UC can create their own policies in addition to systemwide directives.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of directives
Noun
  • Though postponed, the 73-year-old musician knew the band’s messages would land with as much timeliness as ever.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The bulk of the population actually engages in a rather high volume of daily digital reading--captions, emails, text and chat messages, news feeds, search results, etc.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Memorandums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memorandums. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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