memo

[mem-oh]

noun

plural

memos 

1. memorandum.

memo

/ ˈmɛməʊ, ˈmiːməʊ /

noun

1. short for memorandum

Other Word Forms

• countermemo noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of memo¹

By shortening; -o

Example Sentences

“NVIDIA does not resemble historical accounting frauds because NVIDIA’s underlying business is economically sound, our reporting is complete and transparent, and we care about our reputation for integrity,” the memo said, according to Barron’s.

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The memo claimed that Alibaba hands customer data, including "IP addresses, WiFi information and payment records", to Chinese authorities and the People's Liberation Army, the report said.

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The BBC apologised for the edit after the leaked memo triggered public scrutiny and criticism from the White House more than a year after it had first been broadcast.

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Michael Prescott, whose leaked memo sparked all this, also spoke out for the first time.

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But he said he had hoped the matter could be "sorted out quietly", and didn't know how the memo had been leaked.

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Related Words

• comment 
• commentary 
• diary 
• inscription 
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