# memo vs memory

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### memo
*noun · IPA /ˈmɛməʊ̯/ · frequency rank #9,497*
A short note; a memorandum.

### memory
*noun · IPA /ˈmɛm.ə.ɹi/ · frequency rank #1,641*
The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.

## Source
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