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fax (faks)

noun

  1. the transmission of graphic matter by electrical or electronic means, as over a telephone line, for reception and reproduction; facsimile
  2. a reproduction produced in this way, printed out or stored as a computer file
  3. a device for producing such copies
    also fax machine

Etymology: < facsimile

adjective

of, for, or by means of facsimile a fax order

transitive verb

  1. to transmit by fax
  2. to send to by fax

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Alternate definitions:

business fax definition - business

telecom fax definition - telecom

fax Usage Examples

Object

  • copy: Is a faxed copy of the policy schedule acceptable?

Converse of object

  • send: The Appellant sent a second fax dated 25 January.

Converse of subject

  • send: In the case of faxed orders acceptance will be sent by fax.

Adjective modifier

  • inbound: Enter the user's Mail Address to which the inbound faxes should be sent.

Modifies a noun

  • +44: From all other countries please dial your international code +44 20 7637 1292 or fax +44 20 7637 8467.

Noun used with modifier

  • junk: The best thing of all however is that junk faxes can be deleted without wasting paper and ink!
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