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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The Aurora Regional Economic Alliance’s Board of Directors is made up of board members from the four organizations that merged to create it in addition to representatives from businesses annually giving $10,000 or more to the organization, according to the FAQ sheet. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025 Passengers will visit Curacao, Aruba, Jamaica and more, along with two stops at Norwegian’s private Bahamas destination, Great Stirrup Cay. Guests – who must be 21 or older by embarkation – can go without clothes in many onboard spaces, including the buffet, according to an online FAQ page. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 This page has five tabs: ID Safety Score, My Breach Exposures, Action Plan, Search Breaches, and FAQ. PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025 Comments In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews Our Testing Process Tips for Buying FAQ Why Trust T+L For any trips involving a pool or beach (or a lake, a river, or a day spa), a versatile swimsuit cover-up is an absolute packing essential. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 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

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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 9 Feb. 2025.

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