fax
[faks]
/fæks/
noun
1.
facsimile
(def 2).
adjective
2.
facsimile
(def 5).
verb (used with object)
3.
to transmit a
facsimile
of (printed matter, photographs, or the like) electronically:
Fax the information to all our branch offices.
Origin
by shortening and respelling
Can be confused
facts
,
FAQs
,
fax
.
Examples from the web for
fax
The library also has photocopier and
fax
services for small fees.
British Dictionary definitions for
fax
fax
/
fæks
/
noun
1.
Also
fax machine
short for
facsimile machine
2.
short for
facsimile transmission
3.
a message or document sent by fax
verb
4.
(
transitive
) to send (a message, document, etc) by fax
Word Origin and History for
fax
n.
1948, short for
facsimile
(telegraphy)
. The verb attested by 1970. Related:
Faxed
;
faxing
.
fax
in Technology
facsimile
Related Abbreviations for
fax
fax
facsimile