memorandum
gb/mˌɛmɚˈændəm/ us/mˌɛmɚˈændəm/
B2
Ingles
~ 5600
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B2
entity
1
written message used inside an organization
A short written message used to give information to people inside the same company or group.
Padron ng paggamit:
a memorandum on/about [topic]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners often confuse "memorandum" with "memory" or "memorial" because of the similar spelling. "Memorandum" is a written message or document, not the ability to remember or a structure to remember someone. Another common issue is the plural form: both "memorandums" and "memoranda" are correct, but "memorandums" is more common in modern English.
Mga kasingkahulugan
memo (More informal and common in everyday business speech; usually shorter and less formal in style than a full memorandum.)
Mga kasalungat
phone call (A spoken, not written, way of giving information, which contrasts with the written nature of a memorandum.)
Mga kolokasyon
internal memorandum
|confidential memorandum
|circulate a memorandum
|draft a memorandum
|company memorandum
|office memorandum
Mga tema
business
|workplace
|administration
|work
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- The manager sent a memorandum explaining the new overtime policy.
- According to yesterday’s memorandum, all travel expenses must be approved in advance.
- The human resources department issued a memorandum on workplace safety procedures.
- She drafted a memorandum to staff outlining the changes to the holiday schedule.
- An internal memorandum leaked to the press revealed details of the restructuring plan.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The boss wrote a memorandum to all workers.
- We read a memorandum about changes in office hours.
- He sent a memorandum to explain the new rules.
- The company gave a memorandum on dress code to every employee.
- Please read the memorandum before the meeting tomorrow.
Pangngalan
formal
C1
entity
2
written record of an agreement or understanding
A formal written paper that records what two or more people, companies, or countries agree to do.
Padron ng paggamit:
a memorandum of [agreement/understanding] between [parties]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes think a "memorandum of understanding" is always legally binding. In many contexts, especially business and diplomacy, it often describes a formal but non-binding agreement that shows serious intent but may not have the full force of a contract.
Mga kasingkahulugan
agreement (A broader term that can be spoken or written; it focuses on the shared decision itself, while "memorandum" stresses the written record of that decision.)
Mga kasalungat
verbal agreement (An agreement made only in spoken form without a written record, which contrasts with the documented nature of a memorandum.)
Mga kolokasyon
memorandum of understanding
|sign a memorandum
|draft a memorandum
|bilateral memorandum
|legal memorandum
|joint memorandum
Mga tema
law
|business
|politics
|international_relations
Mga Halimbawa
- The two companies signed a memorandum outlining plans for future cooperation.
- Under the memorandum of understanding, both sides agreed to share research data.
- The foreign ministers exchanged a memorandum on border security measures.
- Our lawyers prepared a detailed memorandum setting out the terms of the settlement.
- The memorandum between the universities encourages student and staff exchanges.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The two firms signed a memorandum of understanding.
- The countries wrote a memorandum to show their plans to work together.
- They prepared a memorandum that listed all the terms of the deal.
- Both sides agreed to the memorandum after long talks.
- A memorandum can help avoid problems because the agreement is written down.
Pangngalan
formal
C2
entity
3
written note as a reminder
A short written note that helps you remember something later.
Padron ng paggamit:
a memorandum to [oneself/someone] about [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may not realize this sense is formal and somewhat uncommon in everyday speech; in modern English, people are more likely to say "note" or "reminder" in general contexts.
Mga kasingkahulugan
reminder (A more general and common word for anything that helps you remember; it may be spoken, written, or an object, whereas a memorandum is specifically written.)
Mga kasalungat
forgetfulness (The state of not remembering things, which a memorandum is meant to prevent.)
Mga kolokasyon
personal memorandum
|brief memorandum
|keep a memorandum
|make a memorandum
|private memorandum
Mga tema
daily_life
|organization
|education
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- He kept a handwritten memorandum in his diary listing key deadlines for the year.
- She left a brief memorandum on her desk so she wouldn’t forget the appointment.
- The judge made a private memorandum of the witness’s main points for later review.
- I wrote a memorandum to myself to follow up with the client next month.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I wrote a small memorandum so I will not forget the meeting.
- She keeps a memorandum in her notebook with important dates.
- He made a memorandum about the tasks for next week.
- I use a memorandum on my phone to remember homework.
- The memorandum helps me remember what I must do.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
memorandum
IPA
GB/mˌɛmɚˈændəm/
US/mˌɛmɚˈændəm/
Mga pantig at diin
memor - andum (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (andum)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: memorandum
- Plural: memoranda, memorandums
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
memoranda
noun
memorandums
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unmemorable
adjective
Advanced or less common
commemoration
noun
commemorative
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
memorandum of understanding
1/mˌɛmɚˈændəm əv ˌʌndɚstˈændɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
formal non-binding written agreement
A formal written paper that says what two or more groups plan to do together, usually without being a full legal contract.
Mga Halimbawa
- The two tech companies signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on new software.
- Under the memorandum of understanding, the universities will exchange students and share research facilities.