what is a memorandum and how is it written?

Answer 1

A memorandum or memo is a written form of communication most often employed in business environments. A memorandum is typically written using the following structure:

TO:
A memorandum can also be a legal document setting out the terms of an agreement or contract as in a "Memorandum of Sale," "Memorandum of Shipment," or "Memorandum of Understanding."

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Answer 2

noun, plural -dums, -da /-də/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[-duh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation. 1. a short note designating something to be remembered, esp. something to be done or acted upon in the future; reminder.
2. a record or written statement of something.
3. an informal message, esp. one sent between two or more employees of the same company, concerning company business: an interoffice memorandum.
4. Law. a writing, usually informal, containing the terms of a transaction.
5. Diplomacy. a summary of the state of an issue, the reasons for a decision agreed on, etc.
6. a document transferring title to goods but authorizing the return of the goods to the seller at the option of the buyer.
Here is a website with a sample of a memorandum.

Answer 3

Just a short note. Usually used to inform people in the work place. Now largely superseded by internal E mails.

Usually the stationery it is written on is headed Memo, then there are headings To:, From, Subject and date it's as simple as that.
Hope this helps.

Answer 4

It's a memo or a short message, not obsolete as the other poster mentioned. Memos are still common in lots of workplaces! You can download free templates for memos from Microsoft's web site (below) if you are a Microsoft Word user.

Answer 5

A memo? It's a reminder usually written on a post it note, but you can write it on the computer also.

Answer 6

a memorandum (shorten to memo) is just a statement that would a lot of people to read.
basically its set out like this:


to.all staff
from.your manager
date.010101
subject.smoking

please note that smoking in this building is prohibited. thank you

yours
bla bla

Answer 7

It is known as a Memo - and is an internal document to communicate within an office, now made obsolete by the use of email.

Answer 8

When registering a new company, it is produced , to show the Code of the conduct of the new company. Atricles of Association is the other document required.

Answer 9

what is memorandom