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

The memo was also sent to Powell and Geoffrey Norris, one of Sir Tony's special advisers.

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A task force with dozens of employees was created in early July to help process the spending approval memos.

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“This approach reflects a European Chairman setup, which is quite different from a traditional U.S. one that many of you might be familiar with,” Ek wrote in a memo to staff.

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But some worried that a mere executive memo and a simple congressional statute might not suffice.

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The expansive 10-point memo, dubbed the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” puts forth a wide-ranging set of terms the administration says are intended to elevate university standards and performance.

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Related Words

• comment 
• commentary 
• diary 
• inscription 
• journal 
• letter 
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• missive 
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