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Definition of faq

faq

/ˈfæk/
faq
Plural:FAQs
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faq Lexical Profile

faq Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A list of commonly asked questions and their answers about a specific topic, product, or service, especially on a website.

Example

"Before contacting customer support, please check the FAQ on our website to see if your issue has already been addressed."

2

An individual question that is asked repeatedly by users, customers, or newcomers.

Example

"Whether the software runs on older operating systems is a common FAQ among prospective buyers."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Pronounced either as an initialism ("F-A-Q") or as an acronym rhyming with "back," which determines whether it is preceded by "an" or "a" in writing.

• Rhymes for faq

• Nearby Words

fantasy
fantasyland
fanzine
faq
far
faraway
farce

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 1980s on NASA mailing lists and early Usenet discussion groups as an abbreviation for "frequently asked questions" to prevent new users from repeatedly posting the same basic queries.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Faq. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/faq
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