fax

noun

ˈfaks 

1

: facsimile sense 2

2

: a device used to send or receive facsimile communications

3

: a facsimile communication

fax verb

Examples of fax in a Sentence

She sent me a copy of her report by fax.

She sent me a fax of her report.

Recent Examples on the Web

Until then, data had been generated based on the results of fax and telephone surveys. —Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 July 2024

The letter was sent via fax from 1-877-361-0412; Carballo said Lisa faxed it on his behalf. —Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 14 June 2024

Previously, this could only be returned on Election Day to the election board directly by hand, email, or fax, or to an official at a precinct or vote center. —Victor Hagan, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024

Communicating via hotline and fax, the two sides agreed that the first inter-Korean talks of the Kim-Moon era would commence on January 9, and the narrow agenda would involve the organization of North Korean participation in the Games. —John Delury, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2018

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fax

• fax modem

Kids Definition

fax

noun

ˈfaks 

1

: facsimile sense 2

2

: a machine used to send or receive facsimile communications

3

: a facsimile communication

fax verb