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
Earlier this month, the Fed posted an FAQ page on its website detailing the project and why costs have ballooned. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 22 July 2025 Some funds from an emergency campaign in the last year before the suspension also remain and will be redirected toward scholarship, the FAQ says. Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025 Nintendo also said on its FAQ page that new titles would be added to the eligibility list between now and January 2026, raising the possibility that upcoming high-profile hybrid games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond or Pokémon Legends: Z-A could make the list. ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025 Record a sales call or support chat, then run it through free AI tools to pull out key insights, generate blog posts or create FAQ material. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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