memoranda

mem·o·ran·dum

M0211900 (mĕm′ə-răn′dəm)n. pl. me·mo·ran·dums or me·mo·ran·da (-də) 1. A short note written as a reminder.2. A written record or communication, as in a business office. See Synonyms at letter.3. Law a. A short document outlining the terms of an agreement, especially as a draft leading to a formal, detailed contract: a memorandum of understanding.b. A writing submitted to a court by a party arguing an aspect of a case; a brief.c. A decision of an appellate court, particularly one that is not accompanied by any detailed explanation of the basis for the decision: a memorandum decision.4. A business statement made by a consignor about a shipment of goods that may be returned.5. A brief, unsigned diplomatic communication.

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[Middle English, to be remembered (used as a manuscript notation), from Latin, neuter sing. gerundive of memorāre, to bring to remembrance; see memorable.]

memoranda

an informal collection of data to be remembered or preserved.See also: Collections and Collecting

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memoranda - a written proposal or reminder memo, memorandumnote - a brief written record; "he made a note of the appointment"aide-memoire, position paper - a memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications)