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

That is largely due to confusion and difficulties regarding how to request and return ballots, with each state having different rules and deadlines that can include allowing ballots to be returned by email or fax. —Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024

Among them: The company set its fax machines to receive only 5 to 10 pages. —T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 23 Oct. 2024

In the not-so-distant past, workplace communication was relatively straightforward: Memos were typed, meetings were held, and the fax machine reigned supreme. —Scott Hitchins, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024

That leaves patients in limbo without access to medications or other treatment while institutions duke out prior authorization and denial letters by fax, phone or algorithm. —Katie Jennings, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024

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