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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.

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.

Etymology

Origin of FAQ

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

Example Sentences

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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

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 • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

The knowledge base is comprehensive with detailed setup guides, troubleshooting articles, and FAQ sections.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

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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