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memo

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈmɛˌmoʊ// UK //mˈɛməʊ// memo Informal

n. a short written message or note used to share information with people in the same office or company.

n. a brief written message or report, typically used for internal communication within an organization.


SIMPLE

The manager sent a memo about the new office hours.

CONTEXTUAL

According to the internal memo, all staff members must complete the safety training by the end of the week.

COMPLEX

While digital communication has largely replaced paper, the formal memo remains a standard tool for documenting policy changes and ensuring a permanent record of corporate decisions.

Synonyms
Origin

Clipping of memorandum.

Usage

Often used with the verbs 'send', 'write', or 'issue'.

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