plural memos
: a usually brief written message or report : memorandum
Use headlines, bullets, and lists to organize the memo and the proposal.—
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Examples of memo in a Sentence
He sent a memo to the staff.
a long series of memos between the two authors collaborating on the book
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The academics largely described a mix of awe and concern, similar to what legendary investor Howard Marks described after reading a 5,000-word memo prepared for him by Claude.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Lucy Dickins, who has been co-head of WME’s contemporary music and touring division since 2022 and Adele’s longtime agent, is stepping down from her role, according to an internal memo from co‑chairman Christian Muirhead obtained by Variety.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration was furious, according to people familiar, and the memo egged them on to follow through with threats to designate the company a supply chain risk, which could be devastating for the company’s bottom line.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The program is small, with fewer than 80 students across the 15 universities being carved out this fall, according to the Pentagon memo.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Lucy Dickins, who has been co-head of WME’s contemporary music and touring division since 2022 and Adele’s longtime agent, is stepping down from her role, according to an internal memo from co‑chairman Christian Muirhead obtained by Variety.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
The administration was furious, according to people familiar, and the memo egged them on to follow through with threats to designate the company a supply chain risk, which could be devastating for the company’s bottom line.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The program is small, with fewer than 80 students across the 15 universities being carved out this fall, according to the Pentagon memo.
—Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for memo
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“Memo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memo. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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