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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FAQ ¹ British  

abbreviation

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

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f.a.q. ² British  

abbreviation

1. commerce fair average quality

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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

For more information, check the festival’s FAQ page.

From Los Angeles Times

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

“Markets are created by the markets team with input from users and the community,” a company FAQ page External link says.

From Barron's

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

If you don’t see anything about duties or tariffs listed with the item or on the checkout page, check the site’s FAQ page.

From MarketWatch