memo

noun

ˈme-(ˌ)mō How to pronounce memo (audio)
Definition of memonext
1
as in letter
a message on paper from one person or group to another a long series of memos between the two authors collaborating on the book

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2
as in note
a usually brief written reminder wrote a memo to herself about the upcoming meeting

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3
as in memorandum
a written communication giving information or directions the visiting leader received a series of urgent memos from the country's ambassador prior to the summit

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Recent Examples of memo That includes memos, corporate communications, and Maven blogs. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters unveiled the move in a memo to employees this morning, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline (read it below). — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 In their memo, Peters and Sarandos said the company was on track to meet this year’s overall earnings target. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 The memo in question was prepared by Korn Ferry for the Las Vegas Raiders before the team's most recent coaching search that ultimately resulted in Klint Kubiak being hired. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for memo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for memo
  1. letter
  2. note
  3. memorandum
  4. epistle
  5. notation
  6. notice
Noun
  • The extent of Israel’s cooperation with the payments was reflected in a 2020 letter from Yossi Cohen, then director of the Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, to Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the letter, Omar's attorneys accused the Justice Department of violating longstanding agency policy designed to avoid potentially influencing an election.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • On the other, evidence suggests this pair of habitual time-wasters were commonly found on the floor, running laughter through a Yamaha SPX90 effects processor for kicks and strumming the same note for 40-odd minutes.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The opening of the III Points fest sounded a sour note for thousands of fans who poured into Wynwood for a weekend of music only to experience ticketing issues, delays and chaos among the crowd.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of note
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  • And there was, in fact, a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and his counterparts, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff to try to engineer some sort of a return to a memorandum of understanding.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The announcement follows a presidential memorandum issued on August 13, directing the administration to develop a plan for a centralized facility capable of receiving new submarine components and refurbishing existing parts.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of memorandum
Noun
  • The main theme of the letters over time emphasizes long-term value creation, but the epistles have drawn criticism from the political left and right.
    — byDebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026
  • For example, in several Epistles, the apostle Paul speaks often about the Christian hope in God through Jesus Christ.
    — Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of epistle
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  • The story starts not with heat but with cold, in a remarkable moment of emotional notation.
    — Garth Greenwell, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Envisioning sound as a multisensory medium, Kim frequently incorporates infographics, musical notation, and her own graphic lexicon in works that highlight the experiences of deaf people in a world that prioritizes spoken communication.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of notation
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  • The taxpayers’ attorney, Abraham Wagner, cited four cases to support his argument that an IRS notice assessing additional taxes was invalid.
    — Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This move would only continue to shift this heavy financial burden onto local businesses and individual homeowners, many of whom have recently received notices of increases of more than 10% in their property assessments.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of notice

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“Memo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/memo. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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