plural faxes
1
a
: a system for sending and receiving printed materials (such as documents and drawings) and photographs using telephone lines
She sent me a copy of her report by fax.
b
: a machine used in this system
called also fax machine
2
: something (such as a document or a photograph) that is sent or received by fax
She sent me a fax of her report.
I received your faxes.
faxes; faxed; faxing
: to send (something, such as a document or photograph) by fax to someone
She faxed me a copy of her report. = She faxed a copy of her report to me.
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“Fax.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/fax. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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