FAQ
[ fak, ef-ey-kyoo ]
/ fæk, ˈɛfˈeɪˈkyu /
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noun, plural FAQs, FAQ's.Chiefly Digital Technology.
a document, in question and answer format, that introduces newcomers to a topic or answers common questions.
QUIZ
CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?
There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?
Question 1 of 7
Which sentence is correct?
Origin of FAQ
1985–90; f(requently)a(sked)q(uestions)
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How to use FAQ in a sentence
If you absolutely must jog your memory on all the details, you can check out handy FAQ from the spring.
British Dictionary definitions for FAQ (1 of 2)
FAQ
abbreviation for
computing frequently asked question or questions: a text file containing basic information on a particular subject
British Dictionary definitions for FAQ (2 of 2)
f.a.q.
abbreviation for
commerce fair average quality
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Cultural definitions for FAQ
FAQ
[ (fak) ]
An abbreviation for frequently asked question. A list that provides answers to common questions asked by visitors to a Web site.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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