MEMORANDUM

1. a short note written as a reminder to oneself or another to do something. 2. a written communication such as an informal letter, report or dispatch showing who it is directed to, who wrote it, the subject matter, date, message and signature. It is primarily for use in communicating to different people, departments, branches or locations of the same organization. In communicating to persons outside of the organization one uses a formal business letter. 3. in commerce, a letter sent by the consigner of a shipment of goods stating the terms of the consignment and authorizing a return of the goods if after a stated period of time they remain unsold.

a summary or outline of a subject under discussion, reasons for or against some action, etc. —Formulas For Success Glossary. Final approval 16/9/89

a summary or outline of a subject under discussion, reasons for or against some action, etc.