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aide-memoire

aide-memoire

9.7
A short written note that reminds people of the main points
  • noun
  • /ˌeɪd məˈmɔr/
  • Formal
translation icon : aide-mémoire
  • The diplomat presented an aide-memoire to summarize the key points of their discussions.

Examples

  • He made public Dulles's aide-memoire on 17 February, and on 20 February he contacted Ben-Gurion yet again.

    Academic text (1990)

  • This week, there were two such aide-memoires.

    Blog text (18)

  • Before the meeting, she prepared an aide-memoire to help her remember the important topics.

  • The team's aide-memoire outlined the main objectives of the project for all members to review.

Synonyms

note
vsaide-memoire
∞ 1.0

A short written message to remind or tell someone something

captures main agreement details for diplomatic use rather than a brief record
memo
vsaide-memoire
341 1.8

A short written note used at work to inform or remind people

summarizes agreed points for diplomatic reference rather than general notice
memorandum
vsaide-memoire
  • Formal
48 5.4

A short written message used at work to give information or reminders

is a diplomatic summary of agreement points rather than a general message
written account
vsaide-memoire
1 3.2

A paper that describes events so people can read about them later

is a concise diplomatic summary of agreement points rather than a full factual record
briefer
vsaide-memoire
  • Formal
4.0

A short written summary of the main facts

focuses on main agreement points rather than general facts or instructions

How Detailed

decision table
  • Specialized
4.5
report
∞ 1.3
memorandum
  • Formal
48 5.4
aide-memoire
  • Formal
9.7
note
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

aide-memoire singular
aide-memoires plural

Etymology

Aide-memoire comes from French parts aide 'help' and memoire 'memory', so it literally means 'help to memory'. That's why an aide-memoire is a short written note or memo that helps people remember the main points of a meeting or agreement.