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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Mozilla, the non-profit company behind the Firefox browser, is reassuring users about the use of their personal data after a controversial change to its FAQ earlier this week. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 1 Mar. 2025 The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations, per a USPS FAQ. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025 Until recently, a Firefox FAQ promised that the browser maker never has and never will sell its users' personal data. Ars Technica, 28 Feb. 2025 How to Get a Higher Credit Limit FAQ What is a credit limit? Bianca Rodríguez Rojas, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for FAQ

Word History

Etymology

Noun

frequently asked questions

First Known Use

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above

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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 4 Mar. 2025.

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