: a device used to send or receive facsimile communications
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: a facsimile communication
faxverb
Example Sentences
She sent me a copy of her report by fax. She sent me a fax of her report.
Recent Examples on the WebOthers require you to submit requests form by fax, email or mail. Aria Bendix, NBC News, 16 Aug. 2022 In any size company, sellers receive manual orders many ways: by phone, fax, email and during meetings with sales reps. John Hall, Forbes, 10 Apr. 2022 Communicating by fax is a multistep, somewhat manual process that slows everything down. Tammy Hawes, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 Because, sadly, healthcare still operates with the fax machine as its most interoperable mechanism. Joe Gagnon, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 Those who qualify can submit their paperwork online, in-person or through fax. Amy Wang, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2022 Voters also can cast a ballot in-person at one of the city’s three vote centers, mail in their ballot package or apply to vote by fax or email. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Mar. 2022 Applications sent by fax or e-mail will not be accepted for consideration. Shirley Macfarland, cleveland, 11 Feb. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
by shortening & alteration
First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing fax
fax modem
fax modem
Kids Definition
fax 1 of 2
noun
ˈfaks
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: facsimilesense 2
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: a machine used to send or receive material by facsimile