FAQ

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noun

ˈfak How to pronounce FAQ (audio)
ˌef-ˌā-ˈkyü
: a document (as on a website) that provides answers to a list of typical questions that users might ask regarding a particular subject
check the FAQ
also : a question included in such a document
a list of FAQs

FAQ

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abbreviation

fair average quality

Examples of FAQ in a Sentence

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In a statement released on its official website FAQ section, ZOE expressed regret over the situation, emphasizing its commitment to safety and quality. Emma Marsden, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 Nellie Beckett/Gulf States Newsroom The impact included local political strategists sharing out the FAQ voter guide, and 527 downloads of the Gulf States Gumbo podcast unpacking the project to cover District 2. Npr Staff, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024 More from Ars About Us Staff Directory Newsletters Ars Videos General FAQ RSS Feeds Contact Contact us Advertise with us Reprints Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2024 Condé Nast. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024 The entries should be original work by students (see FAQ section below). Steve Drummond, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for FAQ 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

frequently asked questions

First Known Use

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of FAQ was in 1987

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“FAQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FAQ. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.

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