memorandum

memorandum
(pl. memoranda memorandums)
  1. a note or record made for future use
    备忘录;备忘便条
    the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on economic cooperation.
    两国签署了经济合作谅解备忘录。
    ■a written message, especially in business or diplomacy
    (尤指商业或外交的)备忘便条;通报便条
    he told them of his decision in a memorandum.
    他写备忘便条将决定告诉了他们。
    ■(Law)a document recording the terms of a contract or other legal details
    (律)合同书;合约
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin, literally something to be brought to mind', gerundive of memorare. The original use was as an adjective, placed at the head of a note of something to be remembered or of a record made for future reference
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