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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Single-cup coffee maker FAQ Q. Is there a way to use ground coffee in a pod-style machine? Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025 Below is an excerpt from our article gifting FAQ page. Hannah Wise, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2025 Per the festival's FAQ page, wristbands are not transferable and cannot be given to someone else if the original person cannot attend. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 7 Aug. 2025 Melissa & Doug toy FAQ Do Melissa & Doug make toys for babies and toddlers, too? Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 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 19 Aug. 2025.

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