Meeting and Document Terminology

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Agenda

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List of topics to be discussed in a meeting.

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Minutes

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Official written record of decisions made at a meeting.

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File / Archive

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Organized collection of physical or digital documents.

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Correspondence

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Written communication sent or received.

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Official letter

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Formal document used in public institutions.

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Circular

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Internal document that communicates the same message to many people.

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Memo

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Short note for internal communication.

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Report

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Document presenting results or detailed information.

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Statement / Opinion

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Formal resolution or opinion from an authority.

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Manual

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Document with procedures, rules, or work guidelines.