memo (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmɛmoʊ/

Definition

A brief, usually informal, note or message, especially one sent to a group of people within an organization.

Examples

• She received a memo from HR about the new company policy.

• Please check your email for a memo regarding the office closure.

• The manager circulated a memo to all staff announcing the changes.

How to Use memo

send a memo (collocation)

To transmit a written message to someone. — "The CEO will send a memo to all employees about the merger."

circulation of a memo (collocation)

The act of distributing a memo to a group of people. — "The circulation of the memo was delayed due to a technical issue."

memo to someone (prepositional phrase)

Indicating the recipient of the memo. — "She wrote a memo to her team about the project status."

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