FAQ — frequently asked questions; a list of questions and answers relating to a particular subject
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: frequently asked questions; a list of questions and answers relating to a particular subject
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌef eɪ ˈkjuː/
Example Sentences
- The company's FAQ was so comprehensive that even aliens could figure out how to return their UFO parts.
- I spent three hours reading the FAQ, only to find out my question wasn't frequently asked at all.
- Our website's FAQ section helps reduce customer service calls by 60%.
FAQ
NOUN[/ˌef eɪ ˈkjuː/]
frequently asked questions; a list of questions and answers relating to a particular subject
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
FAQ emerged as a modern acronym in the 1990s with the rise of the internet era. As websites and online services became widespread, this abbreviation was created to improve customer support efficiency by consolidating common inquiries into a single reference document.
Breakdown
F (Frequently) + A (Asked) + Q (Questions) — an acronym formed by taking the initial letter of each word in the phrase 'Frequently Asked Questions'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The company's FAQ was so comprehensive that even aliens could figure out how to return their UFO parts.”
“I spent three hours reading the FAQ, only to find out my question wasn't frequently asked at all.”
“Our website's FAQ section helps reduce customer service calls by 60%.”
“Before submitting a support ticket, please review our FAQ for quick answers.”
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