FAQ

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noun

ˈfak 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Information about what items are and are not allowed on the beach at the Air & Water Show are listed in the FAQ on the city's official event website. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Then report the message using the contact information listed in the official Brinks Home incident FAQ. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Ask about the best season for a particular route, and the answer comes from someone who knows it, not a general FAQ written to apply everywhere. — Emma Capp, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Katen Whitaker, an Eagle resident and Farmers Union shareholder, addressed City Council during a town hall in June about an FAQ from the Department of Environmental Quality covering Class A water projects. — Noah Daly august 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

frequently asked questions

First Known Use

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above