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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What leads properties to tax auction The county’s tax sale auctions are held in the last week of February each year, with follow-up sales in May or June, according to its FAQ. Graham Womack may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 Brands using video and FAQ content consistently see the strongest engagement, with some shoppers spending up to 14 seconds on these assets alone. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 Bone broth protein powder FAQ Are stock and bone broth the same? Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 While the digital sizing kit could be interpreted as Circular’s free version, the company’s FAQ page recommends the physical kit for the best accuracy, and indeed, the digital AI underestimated my size by two. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 28 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

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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 21 May. 2026.

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