FAQ

1 of 2

noun

ˈfak

ˌef-ˌā-ˈkyü

: a document (as on a website) that provides answers to a list of typical questions that users might ask regarding a particular subject

check the FAQ

also : a question included in such a document

a list of FAQs

FAQ

2 of 2

fair average quality

Etymology

Noun

frequently asked questions

First Known Use

Noun

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of FAQ was in 1987

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Style

“FAQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FAQ. Accessed 13 Jul. 2023.

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