memorandum

noun meh-moh-RAHN-doom Rare

Origin: From Latin memorandum (thing to be remembered, gerundive of memorare).

Also means

memo

Usage Note

Memorandum is an invariable Latin loanword in Italian — the plural is also memorandum or memoranda. It is used in formal diplomatic, legal, and business contexts for an official written record or note. In everyday office use, nota or comunicazione interna is more common.

Examples

"Il ministro ha firmato un memorandum di intesa."

Natural Translation

The minister signed a memorandum of understanding.

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