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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However, with the recent launch of the Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG, the company is requiring users to pay a $49 to $79 upgrade fee, or extend their subscription by 12 months, to get a newer device, according to the company's FAQ page. Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025 Bulk food storage container FAQ Which food storage container is the most environmentally friendly? Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025 More from Ars About Us Staff Directory Newsletters Ars Videos General FAQ RSS Feeds Contact Contact us Advertise with us Reprints Do Not Sell My Personal Information © 2025 Condé Nast. Benj Edwards, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2025 As Nintendo noted on its official FAQ as recently as last week, two users could play a single digital game purchase at the same time, as long as the Nintendo Account that purchased the game was playing on the secondary console (with an active Internet connection). ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025 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 18 May. 2025.

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