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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Noun
As part of ongoing efforts to reimagine the shopping experience in-store and online, customers can access detailed information about local go-forward stores through the Customer FAQ and Store Locator tool on macys.com. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2025 In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews What to Know Behind the Scenes FAQ Why Trust PEOPLE? Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Click here for Verizon’s FAQ on how to sign up for Verizon’s free Disney Bundle. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025 For customers who have already booked trips, the REI Experiences online landing page will be updated today, Thursday, January 9, with customer communication and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), including details for full refunds. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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