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FAQ

[ fak, ef-ey-kyoo ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Chiefly Digital Technology.

plural FAQs, FAQ's.

a document, in question and answer format, that introduces newcomers to a topic or answers common questions.

FAQ

abbreviation for

computing frequently asked question or questions: a text file containing basic information on a particular subject

f.a.q.

abbreviation for

commerce fair average quality

FAQ

An abbreviation for f requently a sked q uestion. A list that provides answers to common questions asked by visitors to a Web site .

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Word History and Origins

Origin of FAQ¹

1985–90; f(requently) a(sked) q(uestions)

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Example Sentences

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Other zoos along the route were “on stand-by” to assist if there was an emergency in transit, according to the FAQ page.

From Los Angeles Times

Israel only allowed entry of goods the country considered “essential to the survival of the civilian population” of Gaza, explained Gisha, an Israeli NGO that promotes freedom of movement for Palestinians, in a 2010 FAQ.

From Salon

In an entry in her FAQ, Smith says “I didn’t choose or decide” to become a writer.

From Los Angeles Times

The letter linked to an FAQ that said USC was “reviewing its ‘DEI-related’ programs and practices” in order to “ensure alignment with our compliance obligations in light of recent executive orders and agency guidance.”

From Los Angeles Times

In an emergency FAQ, the university notes that no campus buildings have been lost to wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times

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