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noun
An essay or report which expresses a position, conclusion, or recommendation concerning a contested issue or undecided question and which usually contains arguments or reasons in support of this position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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noun
a memorandum summarizing the items of an agreement (used especially in diplomatic communications)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: aide-memoire
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Broader terms: memo, memorandum, memoranda
noun
a report that explains or justifies or recommends some particular policy
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: report, study, written report
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