Memoranda

4 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Memorandum \Mem`o*ran"dum\, n.; pl. E. {Memorandums}, L.
     {Memoranda}. [L., something to be remembered, neut. of
     memorandus, fut. pass. p. of memorare. See {Memorable}.]
     [1913 Webster]
     1. A record of something which it is desired to remember; a
        note to help the memory.


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              I . . . entered a memorandum in my pocketbook.
                                                    --Guardian.
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              I wish you would, as opportunity offers, make
              memorandums of the regulations of the academies.
                                                    --Sir J.
                                                    Reynolds.
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     2. (Law) A brief or informal note in writing of some
        transaction, or an outline of an intended instrument; an
        instrument drawn up in a brief and compendious form.
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     {Memorandum check}, a check given as an acknowledgment of
        indebtedness, but with the understanding that it will not
        be presented at bank unless the maker fails to take it up
        on the day the debt becomes due. It usually has Mem.
        written on its face.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  memoranda
       n : a written proposal or reminder [syn: {memo}, {memorandum}]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  memorandum
       n : a written proposal or reminder [syn: {memo}, {memoranda}]
       [also: {memoranda} (pl)]

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  memoranda
       See {memorandum}