FAQ

F-A-Q · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An abbreviation for "Frequently Asked Questions"; a document or section of a website providing answers to common queries.

  2. 2.

    A single frequently asked question within such a list.

Forms

plural: FAQs

Phrases & expressions

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    FAQ page — a dedicated webpage for frequently asked questions
  • •
    FAQ section — a part of a document or website containing FAQs
  • •
    RTFAQ — "Read The FAQ" (internet slang, sometimes considered rude)

Related words

See also: answers, help, questions, support
Synonyms: Q&A, help section, questions and answers

Etymology

Acronym formed from the initial letters of "Frequently Asked Questions." The term originated in the early 1980s on ARPANET mailing lists and Usenet newsgroups, where it became standard practice to compile lists of common questions to reduce repetitive posts from new users. The term gained widespread use with the growth of the World Wide Web in the 1990s.