Memo

/ˈmɛm.oʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A written message, especially in business or formal communication, conveying information or reminders.

I sent a memo to all employees about the upcoming meeting.

A brief written record or note used for personal reminders.

She jotted down a memo for herself to buy groceries.

Informal written communication, often used for internal communications within an organization.

The manager issued a memo outlining the new company policy.

Shortened from 'memorandum', from Latin 'memorandum' meaning 'to be remembered'.

memo of understanding

A document detailing the mutual understanding of parties.

take a memo

To write down a message or note.

internal memo

A memo circulated within an organization.

memorandum

A more formal document used for communication.

notification

A formal alert or announcement.

reminder

A prompt to remember something.

An informal note.

I jotted down a memo about our plans for the weekend.

A quick message or communication.

Just send me a quick memo if you need anything.