memorandum

• メモ

語源はラテン語のmemor（記憶する）で、語源的にはmemoryと同じ。memorandumから派生。

memorandum (n.)

early 15c., from Latin memorandum "(thing) to be remembered," neuter singular of memorandus "worthy of remembrance, noteworthy," gerundive of memorare "to call to mind," from memor "mindful of" (see memory). Originally a word written at the top of a note, by 1540s it came to stand for the note itself. The Latin plural is memoranda. Compare also agenda.

1. a detailed memorandum to the commission on employment policy

提出委員会の就業政策に関する詳細な報告

2.The memorandum was dated 23 August，2008 8.

覚書に記載されている日付は2008年8月23日である.

3.The delegation submitted a memorandum to the Commons on the blatant violations of basic human rights.

代表団は、基本的人権の公然と侵害に関する覚書を下院に提出した。

4.His final report to the President was far more temperate and balanced than the earlier memorandum .

前のメモよりも、大統領に渡した総括報告の言葉遣いの方が穏やかで適切だ。

5.The Secretary notes down the date of the meeting in her memorandum book.

秘書は会議の日付をすべて手帳に書いた。