FAQ

American  

[fak, ef-ey-kyoo] / fæk, ˈɛfˈeɪˈkyu /

noun

Chiefly Digital Technology.

plural

FAQs, FAQ's

1. a document, in question and answer format, that introduces newcomers to a topic or answers common questions.

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f.a.q. ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. commerce fair average quality

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FAQ ² British  

abbreviation

1. computing frequently asked question or questions: a text file containing basic information on a particular subject

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FAQ Cultural  

1. An abbreviation for f requently a sked q uestion. A list that provides answers to common questions asked by visitors to a Web site.

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Etymology

Origin of FAQ

1985–90; f(requently) a(sked) q(uestions)

Example Sentences

But Matt is copying stuff down into his notebook like a madman, so I pick an FAQ at random and just start copying its answer down.

From Literature

The Internal Revenue Service will then automatically apply the additional $6,000 deduction, according to the FAQ section of Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Dan Meuser’s website.

From MarketWatch

In a Friday FAQ about it shutting down operations, SmileDirectClub confirmed that its telehealth aligner treatment is no longer available.

From Seattle Times

In an entry in her FAQ, Smith says “I didn’t choose or decide” to become a writer.

From Los Angeles Times

The Fed has also published a detailed FAQ External link disputing claims that the project includes luxury features such as VIP dining rooms or rooftop amenities, saying those elements were never built.

From Barron's