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
Read our Money Diaries FAQ doc here or email us here. R29 Team, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025 The Miami Herald did not find that language on the FAQ page on Monday. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025 Specific details regarding casting can be found on the FAQ page on The Amazing Race website. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025 Roth conversion tax treatment (IRS FAQ/Publication). James Brewer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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