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  • FAQ
    FAQ
    noun
    a document, in question and answer format, that introduces newcomers to a topic or answers common questions.
  • f.a.q.
    f.a.q.
    abbreviation
    commerce fair average quality
Synonyms

FAQ

American  
[fak, ef-ey-kyoo] / fæk, ˈɛfˈeɪˈkju /

noun

Chiefly Digital Technology.
FAQs, plural FAQ's plural
  1. a document, in question and answer format, that introduces newcomers to a topic or answers common questions.


FAQ 1 British  

abbreviation

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

f.a.q. 2 British  

abbreviation

  1. commerce fair average quality

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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

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“Most initial public offerings…offer retail customers only 5% to 10% of the total offering, which significantly reduces the amount of stock available to our retail clients,” Fidelity said in its FAQ post.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

On its FAQ page,, external world football's governing body says it "strongly encourages you to purchase all types of tickets" through its official platforms.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Employees modified the MAP’s consent forms, patient instructional materials, website FAQ page, and chatbot so that they now contain information on both medication protocols.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

According to an online FAQ, that decision stemmed from the death of two older herd members — Jewel and Shaunzi — who were euthanized in 2023 and 2024, respectively, for age-related health reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

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 "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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