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memo

American  
[mem-oh] / ˈmɛm oʊ /

noun

plural

memos
  1. memorandum.


memo British  
/ ˈmɛməʊ, ˈmiːməʊ /

noun

  1. short for memorandum

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Other Word Forms

  • countermemo noun

Etymology

Origin of memo

By shortening; -o

Example Sentences

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“All of these are now instead evaluated, if at all, mainly by open-book, multiple-choice written exams and without any graded practical examinations,” the memo states.

From Los Angeles Times

In his memo to employees on Feb. 13, Wasserman said he was “deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But the memo included two titbits of extra information - the precise figure allegedly involved in the case, and a rough outline of how long cases were taking to come to court.

From BBC

In the 13-page strategy memo, Lede, whose fee was covered by the nonprofit Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, is tasked with helping to manage and monitor news media coverage of the report.

From Los Angeles Times

And in a memo released this week, the agency said agents are authorized to detain refugees who have not yet filed applications for lawful permanent residence after their first year in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times