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Definition of FAQ abbreviation from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

FAQ

abbreviation

/ˌef eɪ ˈkjuː/,

/fæk/

/ˌef eɪ ˈkjuː/,

/fæk/

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used in writing to mean ‘
frequently asked questions
’ (a list of questions and answers about a particular subject, especially one giving basic information for users of a website)
Word Origin1990s: acronym from frequently asked questions.

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