2
: a device used to send or receive facsimile communications
3
: a facsimile communication
fax
verb
Examples of fax in a Sentence
She sent me a copy of her report by fax.
She sent me a fax of her report.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
His first order of duty is to fire Joseph as Michael’s manager via fax.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2026
These voters can also submit their ballots by fax.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
These types of printers were later developed into products such as the single-unit printer/scanner/copier/fax machines that were prevalent throughout the country.
—Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fax
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“Fax.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fax. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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fax
noun2
: a machine used to send or receive facsimile communications
3
: a facsimile communication
fax
verb
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