memorandum
noun
a short note designating something to be remembered, especially something to be done or acted upon in the future; reminder.
memorandums
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pluralof memorandum.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In early May, some smaller companies—including Hunt Oil, Crossover Energy, HKN Energy and Mercuria Energy Group—signed memorandums of understanding to explore new drilling and trading opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
President Donald Trump set the tone for his second term by issuing 26 executive orders, four proclamations and 12 memorandums on his first day back in office.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2025
Other analysts note that a lot of the agreements signed during the trip were non-binding memorandums of understanding, which are less formal than contracts, and do not always translate into actual transactions.
From BBC ● May 20, 2025
Shortly after taking office, Hochman removed a number of Gascón’s closest allies from leadership posts in the district attorney’s office, according to transfer memorandums issued at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2025
It was not true that he wrote memorandums praising himself and recommending that his authority be enhanced to include all combat operations; he wrote memoranda.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
