Definition of Memorandum Engli Q3

Definition of Memorandum=
The memo is short for the memorandum, which means a note or record for
any use in future. It is a short message used as a means of informal
communication within the organisation, for transmitting information in
writing
Definition of Letter
A business letter can be defined as the form of written communication, that

contains a long message, addressed to the party external to the organisation,
i.e. supplier, customer, manufacturer or client.
Key Differences Between Memo and Letter
The points presented below explain the difference between memo and letter:
1. The memo can be defined as a short message, written informally to

communicate certain information to the members of the organisation.
Conversely, letters can be understood as a means of a verbal
communication containing a brief message addressed to a party external
to the business.
2. A memo uses informal tone and is straight to the point. On the other
extreme, letters are very formal and contain lots of information.
3. The use of memorandum is internal to the organisation, in the sense
that it is exchanged between two departments, or units or sent by the
manager to inform subordinates. As against, the use of letter is external
in nature, as it is exchanged between two business houses or between
the company and client.
4. When it comes to length, letters are lengthier in comparison to the
memo.
5. There is no requirement of a signature in the memo, as it is used within
the organisation. However, the letter is to be duly signed by the one who
sends it.
6. Memos are written to inform or direct, a department or number of
employees on a certain matter and so it is usually written from one to all
perspective, such as mass communication. Contrary to this, letters are
private as it addresses to a particular party or client, so it is a form of
one to one interpersonal communication.
7. Technical jargons are commonly used in memos, as well as uses
personal pronouns. Unlike, letters avoid the use of technical jargons and
terms which are not easy to comprehend. Moreover, letters are written
in the third person
A letter is a short or long message that is sent by one person to
another while a memo is a short message that is sent by a person
to another.
2.A letter is more formal and contains more information while a
memo is informal and is very short.
3.A memo is more concise and to the point as compared to a
letter.
4.A letter is exchanged between businesses and their clients while
a memo is exchanged between individuals within an organization.
Differences between memos and business letters
 Memos are never sent out of the company or organization, but letters
can be both sent to recipients within the organization or outside the
organization.
 The information in a memo is concise and straight to the point. A
memo will only focus on the most pertinent issues. But letters on the
other hand are more detailed and often elaborate more on the
important issues to be done or addressed.
 Memos are very short; letters are generally lengthier than memos.
 Memos are normally sent to the recipient(s) by the organization’s
messenger, but letters are normally put in envelopes and posted via
mail.
 Memos do not contain addresses, but business letters must contain
addresses. In a business letter both the sender’s address and the
recipient’s address must be put.
 A letter can be more private than a memo.
 Last but not least, the features of memos are massively different from
the features of business letters.
Business letters are long and in detai
Business memos are short and

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Memos are based upon single
information to be passed on.
Multiple topics can be covered
in a
business letter.
 Letters and memos both are
written forms of communication
used in
business.
With each one, you will
need to indicate who you
are sending the
communication to. In the case
of a letter, you put the person or
company's
name and address on the letter
before the salutation. In the case
of a memo,
this information is indicated in
the "To" field at the top of the
page.
Letters and memos also
include the name of who
is sending the
communication. If you are
sending a letter on company
letterhead, it indicates
the name of the company and
the mailing/street address. In
the case of a
large corporation, personalized
letterhead indicating the name
of the sender
may be used. A memo also
includes the name of the person
initiating the
communication. This
information is placed in the
"From" field at the top of the
page.
In business, the date the
communication was sent is an
important piece of
information. This is always
noted on a letter or a memo. In
a letter, the date is
placed after the inside address
and above the salutation.
Both forms of written
communication need an
informative subject. Recipients
of letters or memos want to get
some idea what the
communication is about
at a glance. The subject line
tells them the purpose of your
communication.
When writing a memo, the
subject matter is typed in the
"Subject" or "Re"
field.
Both technical writing
communication tools require
certain formats to be
followed. Information provided
on a document other than the
format is not
acceptable.
Both inform someone of a
happening or they instruct
someone to do
something.
At times memo and letters act
as directors to direct something.
Both require proof reading and
expert opinion before release.
Both have different patterns
and types as well e.g. Business
letters, Formal
letters, Informal letters, Lab
report memo, Field memo,
Response memo.
in a
business letter.
in a
business letter.
 Letters and memos both are
written forms of communication
used in
business.
With each one, you will
need to indicate who you
are sending the
communication to. In the case
of a letter, you put the person or
company's
name and address on the letter
before the salutation. In the case
of a memo,
this information is indicated in
the "To" field at the top of the
page.
Letters and memos also
include the name of who
is sending the
communication. If you are
sending a letter on company
letterhead, it indicates
the name of the company and
the mailing/street address. In
the case of a
large corporation, personalized
letterhead indicating the name
of the sender
may be used. A memo also
includes the name of the person
initiating the
communication. This
information is placed in the
"From" field at the top of the
page.
In business, the date the
communication was sent is an
important piece of
information. This is always
noted on a letter or a memo. In
a letter, the date is
placed after the inside address
and above the salutation.
Both forms of written
communication need an
informative subject. Recipients
of letters or memos want to get
some idea what the
communication is about
at a glance. The subject line
tells them the purpose of your
communication.
When writing a memo, the
subject matter is typed in the
"Subjec

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Definition of Memorandum=

A business letter can be defined as the form of written communication, that

Key Differences Between Memo and Letter

1. The memo can be defined as a short message, written informally to

Differences between memos and business letters

Business letters are long and in detai

Business memos are short and

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