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
Shrimp Scampi tips and FAQ Recipe information Whisk 2 garlic cloves, finely grated on a microplane, 1 tsp. Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026 Bed frame with a headboard FAQ Do bed frames require a lot of assembly? Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026 The move provides a better spatial opportunity for staging, accessibility and growing attendance for pride, Philly Pride 365 said in their FAQ about the event. Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 For more information, check the festival’s FAQ page. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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