memo
/ˈmeməʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmeməʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈme-(ˌ)mō/ (ame, mw)
memo — noun
- memosingular
- memosplural
1. a short written document used for sharing information, requests, or announcement
a short written document used for sharing information, requests, or announcements among colleagues within a company or institution.
The HR director sent a memo to all employees about the new parking rules.
collocation: send a memo + to [group] + about [topic]
A memo from the CEO announced the dates for the office holiday party.
memo from [person] announces [information]
Please read the attached memo before the team meeting on Monday morning.
The memo listed the steps staff must follow when requesting time off.
Leila wrote a brief memo to her team reminding them of the project deadline.
- memorandum
the full, more formal version; used in legal and official writing
- note
less formal and broader in meaning; can be personal or casual
- bulletin
a public notice posted for a wide audience, not sent to specific recipients
文法句型
a memo + about/regarding + topic
memo + to + person/group
memo + from + person/group
用法筆記
Memo is a shortened form of memorandum. The full form memorandum is more formal and is preferred in legal documents and official writing. Both plural forms — memos and memoranda — are acceptable, though memos is far more common in everyday use.